CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Matthew 25:29 For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/matthew/25-29.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/9/40_Mat_25_29.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Matthew 25:29 - The Parable of the Talents" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/matthew/25-29.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/matthew/25-29.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/matthew/">Matthew</a> > <a href="/matthew/25.htm">Chapter 25</a> > Verse 29</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad9.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/matthew/25-28.htm" title="Matthew 25:28">◄</a> Matthew 25:29 <a href="/matthew/25-30.htm" title="Matthew 25:30">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/25.htm">New International Version</a> For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. <a href="/nlt/matthew/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. <a href="/esv/matthew/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. <a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For to everyone having will be given, and he will have in abundance. But the one not having, even that which he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a> For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a> ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. <a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For to everyone who has shall more be given, and he shall have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. <a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. <a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For to everyone who has [and values his blessings and gifts from God, and has used them wisely], more will be given, and [he will be richly supplied so that] he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have [because he has ignored or disregarded his blessings and gifts from God], even what he does have will be taken away. <a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away. <a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Everyone who has something will be given more, and they will have more than enough. But everything will be taken from those who don't have anything. <a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away. <a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> To all who have, more will be given, and they will have more than enough. But everything will be taken away from those who don't have much. <a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> For to every person who has something, even more will be given, and he will have more than enough; but the person who has nothing, even the little that he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> because to everyone who has something, more will be given, and he'll have more than enough. But from the person who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a> For the one who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken from him. <a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who does not have, even that which he has will be taken away. <a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 that which he hath. <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> <a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a> For to everyone who has will be given, and he will have abundance, but from him who doesn’t have, even that which he has will be taken away. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for to everyone having will be given, and he will have overabundance, and from him who is not having, even that which he has will be taken from him; <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For to everyone having will be given, and he will have in abundance. But the one not having, even that which he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for to every one having shall be given, and he shall have overabundance, and from him who is not having, even that which he hath shall be taken from him; <a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For to every one having shall be given, and he shall be in abundance: and from him not having, also what he has shall be taken away from him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, that also which he seemeth to have shall be taken away. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he shall have in abundance. But from him who has not, even what he seems to have, shall be taken away. <a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a> For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For to him who has, it shall he given, and it shall increase to him; but he who has not, even that which he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For to the one who has it, it shall be given, and it will be increased to him. But whoever does not have it, that which he has will be taken from him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For to every one that has, it shall be given, and he shall have abundance. But from him that has not, even that which he has shall be taken away. <a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For to every one having it shall be given, and he shall superabound: but from the one not having shall be taken away even that which he has.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound: but from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. <a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for he that makes use of what he has, shall have more; but if he makes no improvement thereof, it shall be taken from him. <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> <a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>For, to every one that has, shall be given, and he shall be made to abound; but from him that has not shall be taken away even what he has;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>(for to every one that hath shall be given, and he shall abound; but from him that hath not, even what he hath, <Fr>or seemeth to have<FR>, shall be taken away:)<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/25-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7707" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">The Parable of the Talents</a> …28Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents. 29<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echonti (V-PPA-DMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">who has</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dothēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will be given more,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and he</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: perisseuthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">will have an abundance.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one who</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">have,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he has</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: arthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">will be taken away</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.</a> 30And throw that worthless servant into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/19-26.htm">Luke 19:26</a> He replied, ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/mark/4-25.htm">Mark 4:25</a> For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a> Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Matthew 13:12</a> Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a> He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. <a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a> Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a> He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">2 Corinthians 9:10</a> Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/daniel/12-4.htm">Daniel 12:4</a> But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.” <a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2-3</a> Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Proverbs 11:24-25</a> One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. / A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.unto.<a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Matthew 13:12</a> For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.<a href="/mark/4-25.htm">Mark 4:25</a> For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.<a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.shall be taken.<a href="/matthew/21-41.htm">Matthew 21:41</a> They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.<a href="/lamentations/2-6.htm">Lamentations 2:6</a> And he hath violently taken away his tabernacle, as if it were of a garden: he hath destroyed his places of the assembly: the LORD hath caused the solemn feasts and sabbaths to be forgotten in Zion, and hath despised in the indignation of his anger the king and the priest.<a href="/hosea/2-9.htm">Hosea 2:9</a> Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Overabundance</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Overabundance</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div>1. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For everyone who has will be given more This phrase emphasizes the principle of stewardship and responsibility. In the context of the Parable of the Talents, it highlights the reward for those who wisely use what they have been entrusted with. Biblically, this reflects the idea that God blesses those who are faithful with their gifts and responsibilities (<a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a>). Theologically, it underscores the concept of divine justice and grace, where faithfulness leads to greater blessings. This principle is also seen in the Old Testament, where obedience to God often resulted in increased blessings (<a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-14</a>).and he will have an abundance The promise of abundance is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with God's provision and blessing. In the cultural context of the time, abundance was seen as a sign of divine favor. This phrase can be connected to the idea of spiritual abundance, where those who are faithful in small things are entrusted with greater spiritual responsibilities and rewards (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>). It also reflects the eschatological hope of eternal life and the fullness of joy in God's presence.But the one who does not have This phrase introduces a contrast and serves as a warning. It reflects the biblical principle that neglect or misuse of what one has been given leads to loss. In the historical context, this would resonate with the audience familiar with the consequences of poor stewardship. Spiritually, it warns against complacency and the failure to act on one's faith (<a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-26</a>). It also echoes the warnings found in the prophets about the consequences of unfaithfulness (<a href="/jeremiah/5-19.htm">Jeremiah 5:19</a>).even what he has will be taken away from him This concluding phrase underscores the seriousness of the warning. It reflects the justice of God, where neglect leads to loss, not just of potential rewards but of what one already possesses. This can be seen as a fulfillment of the principle of sowing and reaping (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>). In the broader biblical narrative, it serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and faithfulness in one's spiritual life, echoing the warnings given to the churches in Revelation (Revelation 2-3).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the Kingdom of Heaven and the importance of being faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to them. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are called to understand and apply His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_parable_of_the_talents.htm">The Parable of the Talents</a> The context of this verse, where Jesus uses a account about a master and his servants to illustrate the principles of stewardship and accountability. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> Represents God, who entrusts His servants with resources and expects them to be fruitful. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_servants.htm">The Servants</a> Symbolize believers who are given different amounts of resources and opportunities to serve God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> Believers are called to be diligent and responsible with the gifts, talents, and resources God has entrusted to them. This includes spiritual gifts, time, and material possessions. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a> The principle of "use it or lose it" applies to spiritual growth. Engaging with God's Word, prayer, and service leads to spiritual abundance. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> There is an expectation of accountability before God. Believers should live with the awareness that they will give an account of their stewardship. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_invest.htm">Encouragement to Invest</a> This verse encourages believers to invest their resources in God's Kingdom, knowing that faithful investment leads to greater responsibility and reward. <a href="/topical/w/warning_against_complacency.htm">Warning Against Complacency</a> The warning is clear that neglecting what God has given can lead to loss. Believers should guard against spiritual complacency.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a> <a href="/q/why_judge_without_full_story.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'More will be given'?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_human_dignity_in_the_bible.htm">How can we wisely manage our resources and finances?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer_8_13_align_with_god's_promises.htm">How is God's statement in Jeremiah 8:13 that He will take away the harvest reconciled with other passages promising provision and protection for the faithful?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god's_justice_shown_in_matt_25_24-30.htm">How can the harsh judgment on the servant in Matthew 25:24-30 be reconciled with a supposedly just and merciful God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Unto every one that hath.--The meaning and practical working of the law thus stated have been sufficiently illustrated in the Note on <a href="/matthew/25-28.htm" title="Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him which has ten talents.">Matthew 25:28</a>. What is noteworthy here is the extreme generality with which the law is stated. Analogies of that law are, it need even scarcely be said, to be found both in nature and in human society. Non-user tends to invalidate legal right. A muscle that is not exercised tends to degenerate and lose its power.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - Unto every one that hath... abundance (<a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Matthew 13:12</a>). So we have seen in the first part of the parable. The proverb says, "Money makes money;" a man who has capital finds various means of increasing it; it grows as it is judiciously employed. Thus the grace of God, duly stirred up and exercised, receives continual accession, "grace for grace" (<a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a>). The Christian's spiritual forces are developed by being properly directed; Providence puts in his way added opportunities, and as he uses these he is more and more strengthened and replenished. From him that hath not (ἀπὸ δὲ τοῦ μὴ ἔχοντος). So the Received Text, probably from <a href="/luke/19-26.htm">Luke 19:26</a>; the best manuscripts and editions read, τοῦ δὲ μὴ ἔχοντος, but as to him that hath nat; this, followed by ἀπ αὐτοῦ at the end of the verse, is less tautological than the other reading. To "have not," in accordance with the context, signifies to possess nothing of any consequence, to be comparatively destitute, in the world's estimate of riches. Shall be taken away even that which he hath; even that which he hath shall be taken away from him. The Vulgate, following some few manuscripts, has, Et quod videtur habere auferetur ab eo, from <a href="/luke/8-18.htm">Luke 8:18</a>. The poor unpractical man shall lose even the little which he possessed. So the spiritually unprofitable shall be punished by utter deprivation of the grace which was given for his advancement in holiness. If applied to the special circumstances of the time and of the persons to whom it was addressed, the parable would teach that the disciples who recognized and duly employed the riches of the doctrine and powers delivered unto them would receive further revelations; but that the people who spurned the offered salvation and neglected the gracious opportunity would forfeit the blessing, and be condemned. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. everyone παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who has ἔχοντι (echonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. will be given [more], δοθήσεται (dothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. and [he] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will have an abundance. περισσευθήσεται (perisseuthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the [one who] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. {does} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. have, ἔχοντος (echontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. will be taken away ἀρθήσεται (arthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:29 For to everyone who has will be (Matt. Mat Mt) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/matthew/25-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Matthew 25:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Matthew 25:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/matthew/25-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Matthew 25:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Matthew 25:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>