Bible Strands
Matthew 25:28
Therefore take the talent from him and give it to the one who has ten talents.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The master addresses his assembled servants upon his return, issuing a command after the third servant confesses his fear and failure to generate profit.
The words — ἄρατε (arate) translates to "do take" and δότε (dote) translates to "do give," forming an imperative sequence that orders the immediate transfer of the talent.
The thread — The text mirrors Luke 19:24, which records the same command to remove a mina from a failed servant and assign it to the one with ten minas, while standing in contrast to Luke 10:42's assurance that Mary's chosen portion will not be taken away.
Why it lands — The text states that the talent must be removed from the unproductive servant and given to the one with ten talents, establishing that active stewardship results in expanded responsibility while passive fear results in the loss of the original trust.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
Cross-references
- Luke 19:24 Then he told those standing by, ‘Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.’
- Luke 10:42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”