Matthew 25:19

Matthew 25:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
• New International Version (NIV)“After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
• New King James Version (NKJV)After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.

Context of Matthew 25:19

17The one who had four thousand dollars did the same and also doubled his money. 18But the one who received two thousand dollars went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 20The one who received ten thousand dollars brought the additional ten thousand. He said, ‘Sir, you gave me ten thousand dollars. I’ve doubled the amount.’ 21“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Matthew 25:19 word by word

μετὰ δὲ πολὺν χρόνον ἔρχεται ὁ κύριος τῶν δούλων ἐκείνων καὶ συναίρει λόγον μετ᾽ αὐτῶν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Afterμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• aχρόνοςchronos · timeG5550
• longπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• the lordὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the lordκύριοςkurios · lord: masterG2962
• ofδοῦλοςdoulos · slaveG1401
• thoseἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
• comethἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• reckonethσυναίρωsunairō · to settle accountsG4868
• ·λόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Matthew 25:19

• Matthew 25:5Since the groom was late, all the bridesmaids became drowsy and fell asleep.
• Matthew 24:48On the other hand, that servant, if he is wicked, may think that it will be a long time before his master comes.
• Matthew 18:23“That is why the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
• Luke 16:1Then Jesus said to his disciples, “A rich man had a business manager. The manager was accused of wasting the rich man’s property.
• Romans 14:7It’s clear that we don’t live to honor ourselves, and we don’t die to honor ourselves.
• 1 Corinthians 3:12People may build on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw.
• 2 Corinthians 5:10All of us must appear in front of Christ’s judgment seat. Then all people will receive what they deserve for the good or evil they have done while living in their bodies.
• James 3:1Brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers. You know that we who teach will be judged more severely.

Commentaries on Matthew 25:19

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19After a long time … - By the return of the lord of those servants to reckon with them is denoted the return of Christ to call people to an account for the manner in which they have improved their talents. See Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Acts 1:11; Acts 17:31. Reckon with them - To reckon is to settle accounts. Here it means to inquire into their faithfulness, and to reward or punish them accordingly.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-30Verses 14-30 Christ keeps no servants to be idle: they have received their all from him, and have nothing they can call their own but sin. Our receiving from Christ is in order to our working for him. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. The day of account comes at last. We must all be reckoned with as to what good we have got to our own souls, and have done to others, by the advantages we have enjoyed. It is not meant…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19After a long time: This emphasizes the long wait for Christ's return (Matthew 24:45–51).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. After a long time the lord of those servants cometh and reckoneth with them--That any one--within the lifetime of the apostles at least--with such words before them, should think that Jesus had given any reason to expect His Second Appearing within that period, would seem strange, did we not know the tendency of enthusiastic, ill-regulated love of His appearing ever to take this turn.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 25:19

• Faithfulness
• Gifts from God
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Judgment
• Kingdom of Heaven
• Opportunity
• Probation
• Punishment
• Responsibility
• Servant
• Steward
• Trustee
• Unfaithfulness
• Works

In the dictionaries

• Cry
• Depart
• Hard
• Judgment, The final
• Ought
• Parable
• Reckon
• Talent
• Thirsty
• Unprofitable

Commentaries on Matthew 25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings