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Themes in Matthew 25

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Themes in Matthew 25

Matthew 25:1 (show verse)

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like ten virgins, who taking their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Christ as » Christ as
Bridegroom » Parable of
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Kingdom of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom » Of heaven
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Used for lighting » Marriage processions
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Similitudes » The church compared to » Of the kingdom of heaven
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of heaven
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:2 (show verse)

But five of them were wise, and five were foolish.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:3 (show verse)

They that were foolish, taking their lamps, took not oil with them.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Illuminating
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Lighted with oil
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Oil » For lamps
Oil » Used » For lamps
Oil » For domestic use
Olive oil » For lamps
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Prudence » Necessity for--illustrated
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Illuminating
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (foolish,) of mere professors
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:4 (show verse)

But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Oil » Illuminating
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Oil for, carried in vessels
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Symbols and similitudes » Of the holy spirit » Illuminating
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Woman » Illustrative » (wise,) of saints
Women » Figurative » Of saints
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:5 (show verse)

While the bridegroom delayed, they all slumbered and slept.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:6 (show verse)

But at midnight there was a cry, Behold the bridegroom cometh: come ye out to meet him.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Christ as » Christ as
Bridegroom » Parable of
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Bridegroom
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Marriage » The bridegroom » Returned with the bride to his house at night
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
The second coming of Christ » Illustrated
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:7 (show verse)

Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Required to be constantly trimmed
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:8 (show verse)

And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lamps » Lighted with oil
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:9 (show verse)

But the wise answered, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Prudence » Necessity for--illustrated
Spiritual » Traffic » Exhortations to men to engage in
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:10 (show verse)

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage; and the door was shut.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Door » Figurative » Closed
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Lost » Opportunity » For providing oil - by the foolish virgins
Marriage » Figurative of God's union with the church
Marriage » Figurative » Parables from
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For providing oil - by the foolish virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Readiness » For the future
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:11 (show verse)

Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
Self-delusion » Frequently preserved in, to the last
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:12 (show verse)

But he answering said, Verily I say to you, I know you not.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Fools » Are » Mere professors of religion
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Rejected » Christ » The wicked, by God
Self-delusion » Frequently persevered in, to the end
Self-delusion » Frequently preserved in, to the last
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » The foolish virgins, in preparing for the coming of the bridegroom
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rejection of, by God
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:13 (show verse)

Watch therefore; for ye know not the day nor the hour.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » Five girls locked out in the cold
Bridegroom » Parable of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Fool » Parables of » Of the foolish virgns
Jesus Christ » Parables of » Ten virgins
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To ten virgins
Parables » Parables of Christ » Ten virgins
Probation » None after death
Virgin » Parable of the wise and foolish
Watchfulness » Motives to » Uncertain time of the coming of Christ
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The uncertainty of the time of
Women » Figurative » Of evil people

Matthew 25:14 (show verse)

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Missionaries » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » The diversity of gifts
Travelers » Of distinction » Before setting out gave employment, &c to their servants
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:15 (show verse)

And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, according to his own ability, and immediately took his journey.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Endowments » Diversity of
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Diversity of, to men
Gifts » From God » Diversity of
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
God » Gifts of » Diversity of
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » The diversity of gifts
Talent » Value of » Parables of the
Talents » Parable of
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:16 (show verse)

Then he who had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and made them other five talents.

Commerce » Called » Trade
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Spiritual » Enlargement » Exercise
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:17 (show verse)

And likewise he that had received the two, he also gained other two.

the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:18 (show verse)

But he that had received one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's mony.

the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Idleness and sloth » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:19 (show verse)

After a long time, the lord of those servants cometh and reckoneth with them.

Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:20 (show verse)

And he that had received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Sir, thou deliveredst to me five talents; behold I have gained to them five talents more.

Gifts » From God » To be cultivated
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:21 (show verse)

His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Faithfulness » Blessedness of, illustrated
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Joy » Shall be the final reward of saints at the judgment-day
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
the Reward of saints » Described as » Entering into the joy of the lord
Righteous » Compared with » Good servants
compared to Saints » Good servants
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:22 (show verse)

He also that had received two talents came and said, Sir, thou deliveredst to me two talents; behold I have gained to them two other talents.

the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:23 (show verse)

His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things: I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Faithfulness » Blessedness of, illustrated
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » The faithful stewards
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Reward » For spiritual service » The faithful stewards
Servant » Instances of good » Servants in the parable of the pounds and the parable of the talents
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » The faithful stewards
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:24 (show verse)

Then he that had received the one talent came and said, Sir, I knew that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hadst not sown, and gathering whence thou hadst not scattered.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » The hardness of the master
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Unfaithfulness » Of men, warnings concerning
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:25 (show verse)

And being afraid, I went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast what is thine.

Matthew 25:26 (show verse)

His lord answering said to him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather whence I had not scattered?

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Idleness and sloth » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Lost » Opportunity » For investment - by the one-talented man
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For investment - by the one-talented man
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Ezra rebukes the people
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Ezra rebukes the people
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Titles and names of the wicked » Wicked servants
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:27 (show verse)

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received my own with interest.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Duty » Masters' » Neglect of
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Breach of trust
Lost » Opportunity » For investment - by the one-talented man
Neglect » Of duty
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For investment - by the one-talented man
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Breach of trust
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Usury or interest » Illustrative of the improvement of talents received from God
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:28 (show verse)

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it him who hath ten talents.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Breach of trust
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Breach of trust
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Talent » Value of » Parables of the
Trustee » The parable of the pounds
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:29 (show verse)

For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, shall be taken away even what he hath.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
spiritual Loss » Causes of » Breach of trust
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Profit and loss » Spiritual loss causes of » Breach of trust
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Works » Good » Parables relating to » The talents

Matthew 25:30 (show verse)

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Character » Of the wicked » Unprofitable
Character of the wicked » Unprofitable
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Darkness » Figurative » outer darkness,
eternal Death » Described as » outer darkness,
the Gifts of God » Illustrated
Gnashing of teeth » In disappointment
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The talents
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the ten virgins and of the talents
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a man, traveling into a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods
Parables » Parables of Christ » Talents
Probation » Taught in parables of the talents and pounds
Punishment » According to deeds » See the parable of the talents
Servant » Wicked and unfaithful » In the parable of the talents and the parable of the pounds
Sorrow » Of the lost
Steward » Figurative » See the parable » Of the talents
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
Titles and names of the wicked » Unprofitable servants
Weeping » In destruction

Matthew 25:31 (show verse)

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at the judgment
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at his second coming
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Shall attend Christ at his second coming
Angels » The angels accompanying Christ when he returns
Angels » Nature » Holy
Angels » Are holy
Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Glory of Christ » As judge
Gathering » The lord gathering the nations together
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Shall take place at the coming of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Nations » The lord gathering the nations together
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future, shall be awarded by Christ
Punishment of the The Wicked » Consummated at the day of judgment
Second coming of Christ » Purpose of
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » Accompanied by angels
The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Himself
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » In his own glory
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous
the future » The last judgment » General references to
the future » The second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of Christ

Matthew 25:32 (show verse)

And all nations shall be gathered before him, and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats.

Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Gathering » The lord gathering the nations together
Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judge » Christ as
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Last, the » Universal
Judgment » Shall be held upon » All nations
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Names » Of the wicked » Goats
Nations » The lord gathering the nations together
Second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Final separation of the righteous and the wicked
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
Shepherd » Keeps the sheep and goats apart
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
the future » The last judgment » General references to
the future » The second coming of Christ » Purpose of
Universal » Blessing, possible » Judgment
Wicked people » Compared with » Goats
Wicked, the, are compared to » Goats

Matthew 25:33 (show verse)

And he will set the sheep on his right-hand, and the goats on the left.

Certainties » Sobering » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Division » Jesus Christ coming for the purpose of dividing
Glory of Christ » As judge
Gathering » The lord gathering the nations together
Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
God » Remember » Sheep of
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Nations » The lord gathering the nations together
Righteous » Compared with » Sheep
compared to Saints » Sheep
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Seven » Certainties, seven that face the unrepentant sinner » Certainty of separation from the righteous
Sheep » Illustrative » (separated from the goats,) of the separation of saints from the wicked
God's Sheep » God's people are his sheep

Matthew 25:34 (show verse)

Then shall the king say to them on his right-hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the world.

Abundant salvation » Receive a royal welcome in heaven
Afflicted » Duty to the
the Blessed » Saints at the judgment-day
Jesus Christ, King » Declared by himself
Duty » Of man to man
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Sympathetic service
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
the Reward of saints » Described as » A kingdom
Salvation » Abundant » Receive a royal welcome in heaven
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sickness » Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Titles and names of saints » Blessed of the father
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:35 (show verse)

For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink:

Afflicted » Duty to the
Aliens » Hospitality to, required by jesus
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Of man to man
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Sympathetic service
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Relieving strangers
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Ministering to the wants of others
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Service » Test » It will be applied in determining man's final destiny
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Sympathetic service
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:36 (show verse)

I was a stranger, and ye took me in; Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came to me.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Christian conduct » Visiting the afflicted
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » Of man to man
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Clothing the naked
Missionaries » In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Prisons » Persons confined in » Sometimes allowed to be visited by their friends
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Service » Test » It will be applied in determining man's final destiny
The sick » Visiting, a duty
Sickness » Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ
Sickness » Saints » Visit those in
Social duties » In relation to food in relation to speech » Visitation of sick
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Visitation of the sick
Visitation » Of the sick
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:37 (show verse)

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? Or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Unworthiness » Felt » By the righteous
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:38 (show verse)

When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Or naked, and clothed thee?

Afflicted » Duty to the
Aliens » Hospitality to, required by jesus
Duty » Of man to man
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Service » Unrealized » Of the righteous
Unrealized service » Of the righteous
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:39 (show verse)

Or when saw we thee sick or in prison, and came to thee?

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:40 (show verse)

And the king shall answer and say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Christ » Humility of » Identified with believers
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Duty » Of man to man
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
Help » Those that help Christâ€™s people
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Christ will acknowledge saints at
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Love to Christ » Manifested in » Ministering to him
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sickness » Visiting those in, an evidence of belonging to Christ
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by
Works » Good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith
Works, good » In the judgment, will be an evidence of faith

Matthew 25:41 (show verse)

Then shall he say also to them on his left-hand, Depart from me, ye cursed into the everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Angel (a spirit) » Fallen
Angels » Fallen
Anger of God » Specially reserved for the day of wrath
Condemnation » The sentence of God against sin
Curses » Those that are cursed
eternal Death » Shall be inflicted by Christ
eternal Death » The portion of the wicked
eternal Death » Described as » Society with the devil, &c
Demons » Punishment of
Destiny » Of evil spirits
Devil/devils » The devil being cast down to the pit of hell
Duty » Of man to man
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Evil » Confess Christ » Spirits, destiny of
Fire » Figurative » Of the destruction of the wicked
Fire » Figurative » Everlasting fire
Fire » Punishment of the wicked shall be in
Hell » Described as » Everlasting fire
Hell » Prepared for the devil, &c
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » The wicked shall be condemned in
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Punishment » Eternal
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future, shall be awarded by Christ
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Everlasting fire
Separation » Who the lord will separate
The Devil » The wicked » Punished, together with
The Devil » Everlasting fire is prepared for
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Compares the suffering of, to fire

Matthew 25:42 (show verse)

For I was hungry, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
God's Flock » Starving the
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate

Matthew 25:43 (show verse)

I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick and in prison, and ye visited me not.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Aliens » Hospitality to, required by jesus
Duty » Of man to man
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Mercy » Neglect of
Neglect » Of mercy and help
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Selfishness » Different forms of » Neglect of the needy and suffering
Separation » Who the lord will separate
The sick » Visiting, a duty
Sickness » Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ
Sickness » The wicked » Visit not those in
Social selfishness » Different forms of » Neglect of the needy and suffering

Matthew 25:44 (show verse)

Then shall they also answer him saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not micister to thee?

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » No need discovered
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate

Matthew 25:45 (show verse)

Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say to you, inasmuch as ye did it oot to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.

Afflicted » Duty to the
Duty » Of man to man
Error » Sins » Of omission
Excuses » Seven excuses offered for the neglect of duty » No need discovered
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathetic service - by the castaways
The poor » Neglect towards, is » A neglect of Christ
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sickness » Not visiting those in, an evidence of not belonging to Christ
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
Union with Christ » Saints » Identified with Christ by

Matthew 25:46 (show verse)

And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life everlasting.

Banishment » Future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
eternal Death » The portion of the wicked
eternal Death » Is called » Everlasting punishment
Duty » Of man to man
Eternal » Punishment » Future
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Hell » Described as » Everlasting punishment
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit eternal life
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the kingdom of God
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the scenes of the day of judgment (on the mount of olives)
Judgment » Everyone appearing before the judgment seat of Christ
Judgment » Final punishment of the wicked will succeed
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Life » Eternal » General references to
Eternal life » General references to
Eternal life » Saints » Shall go into
Prisoners » To be visited and ministered to
Punishment » Future punishment
Punishment » Eternal
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Described as banishment from God
Punishment of the The Wicked » Consummated at the day of judgment
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Final separation of the righteous and the wicked
Separation » Who the lord will separate
Sin » Punishment of » Future
the future » Greek, hades hebrew, sheol » Future
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Words of Christ concerning
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Described as banishment from God