Matthew 25:23
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Matthew 25:23
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He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
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His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
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Verse Text
HisG846 lordG2962 saidG5346 unto himG846, Well doneG2095, goodG18 andG2532 faithfulG4103 servantG1401; thou hast beenG2258 faithfulG4103 overG1909 a few thingsG3641, I will makeG2525 theeG4571 rulerG2525 overG1909 many thingsG4183: enter thouG1525 intoG1519 the joyG5479 of thyG4675 lordG2962.
ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ, Εὖ, δοῦλε ἀγαθὲ καὶ πιστέ, ἐπὶ ὀλίγα ἦς πιστός, ἐπὶ πολλῶν σε καταστήσω· εἴσελθε εἰς τὴν χαρὰν τοῦ κυρίου σου.
| Greek | Transliteration | Strong's | Morphology | Gloss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ἔφη |
ephē | G5346 | V-IAI-3S | said |
αὐτῷ |
autō | G846 | P-DSM | His |
ὁ |
ho | G3588 | T-NSM | * |
κύριος |
kurios | G2962 | N-NSM | lord |
αὐτοῦ, |
autou | G846 | P-GSM | unto him |
Εὖ, |
Eu | G2095 | ADV | Well done |
δοῦλε |
doule | G1401 | N-VSM | servant |
ἀγαθὲ |
agathe | G18 | A-VSM | good |
καὶ |
kai | G2532 | CONJ | and |
πιστέ, |
piste | G4103 | A-VSM | faithful |
ἐπὶ |
epi | G1909 | PREP | over |
ὀλίγα |
oliga | G3641 | A-APN | a few things |
ἦς |
ēs | G2258 | V-IAI-2S | thou hast been |
πιστός, |
pistos | G4103 | A-NSM | faithful |
ἐπὶ |
epi | G1909 | PREP | over |
πολλῶν |
pollōn | G4183 | A-GPN | many things |
σε |
se | G4571 | P-2AS | thee |
καταστήσω· |
katastēsō | G2525 | V-FAI-1S | I will make ruler |
εἴσελθε |
eiselthe | G1525 | V-2AAM-2S | enter thou |
εἰς |
eis | G1519 | PREP | into |
τὴν |
tēn | G3588 | T-ASF | the |
χαρὰν |
charan | G5479 | N-ASF | joy |
τοῦ |
tou | G3588 | T-GSM | * |
κυρίου |
kuriou | G2962 | N-GSM | lord |
σου. |
sou | G4675 | P-2GS | of thy |
- G18 — ἀγαθός (agathós, ag-ath-os'): a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun); benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare καλός (kalós) G2570.
- G846 — αὐτός (autós, ow-tos'): from the particle αὖ (aû) (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ (aḗr) G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû) G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons; her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ (hautoû) G848.
- G1401 — δοῦλος (doûlos, doo'-los): from δέω (déō) G1210; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency); bond(-man), servant
- G1519 — εἰς (eis, ice): a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases; (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
- G1525 — εἰσέρχομαι (eisérchomai, ice-er'-khom-ahee): from εἰς (eis) G1519 and ἔρχομαι (érchomai) G2064; to enter (literally or figuratively); X arise, come (in, into), enter in(-to), go in (through)
- G1909 — ἐπί (epí, ep-ee'): a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.; about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
- G2095 — εὖ (eû, yoo): neuter of a primary εὖς (eûs) (good); (adverbially) well; good, well (done)
- G2258 — ἦν (ēn, ane): imperfect of εἰμί (eimí) G1510; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were); + agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were
- G2525 — καθίστημι (kathístēmi, kath-is'-tay-mee): from κατά (katá) G2596 and ἵστημι (hístēmi) G2476; to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy; appoint, be, conduct, make, ordain, set
- G2532 — καί (kaí, kahee): apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words; and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet
- G2962 — κύριος (kýrios, koo'-ree-os): from κῦρος (kŷros) (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title); God, Lord, master, Sir
- G3641 — ὀλίγος (olígos, ol-ee'-gos): of uncertain affinity; puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat; + almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while
- G4103 — πιστός (pistós, pis-tos'): from πείθω (peíthō) G3982; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful; believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true
- G4183 — πολύς (polýs, pol-oos'): including the forms from the alternate πολλός (pollós); (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely; abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare πλεῖστος (pleîstos) G4118, πλείων (pleíōn) G4119.
- G4571 — σέ (sé, seh): accusative case singular of σύ (sý) G4771; thee; thee, thou, X thy house
- G4675 — σοῦ (soû, soo): genitive case of σύ (sý) G4771; of thee, thy; X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy
- G5346 — φημί (phēmí, fay-mee'): properly, the same as the base of φῶς (phōs) G5457 and φαίνω (phaínō) G5316; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. speak or say; affirm, say. Compare λέγω (légō) G3004.
- G5479 — χαρά (chará, khar-ah'): from χαίρω (chaírō) G5463; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight; gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous)
The following Strong's numbers are referenced in the Greek (Textus Receptus, Scrivener 1894) text but were not explicitly tagged in the KJV source:
- G3588 — ὁ (ho, ho): the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom); the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
Verse Cross-References
- Well — Matthew 25:21, Mark 12:41-44, Mark 14:8-9
Reciprocal references (12): Psalms 111:10, Proverbs 22:29, Matthew 24:47, Matthew 25:34, John 17:24, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 5:8, James 2:8, 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 4:13
Related Topics
- Thompson Chain: FUTURE, THE; WORK AND WORKERS, RELIGIOUS
- Torrey’s: FAITHFULNESS; GIFTS OF GOD, THE; PARABLES
- Nave’s: CIVIL SERVICE; DECISION; FAITHFULNESS; GIFTS FROM GOD; JESUS, THE CHRIST; JUDGMENT; KINGDOM OF HEAVEN; OBEDIENCE; OPPORTUNITY; PROBATION; PUNISHMENT; RESPONSIBILITY; SERVANT; STEWARD; TRUSTEE; UNFAITHFULNESS; WORKS
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