Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. New Living Translation “After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money. English Standard Version Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. Berean Standard Bible After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Berean Literal Bible And after much time, the master of those servants comes and settles the account with them. King James Bible After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. New King James Version After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them. New American Standard Bible “Now after a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. NASB 1995 “Now after a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. NASB 1977 “Now after a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Legacy Standard Bible “Now after a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Amplified Bible “Now after a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Berean Annotated Bible After a long time the master {kyrios} of those servants {doulōn} returned and settled accounts with them. Christian Standard Bible “After a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. Holman Christian Standard Bible “After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. American Standard Version Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. Contemporary English Version Some time later the master of those servants returned. He called them in and asked what they had done with his money. English Revised Version Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. GOD'S WORD® Translation "After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Good News Translation "After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. International Standard Version "After a long time, the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. NET Bible After a long time, the master of those slaves came and settled his accounts with them. New Heart English Bible "Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reconciled accounts with them. Webster's Bible Translation After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. Weymouth New Testament "After a long lapse of time the master of those servants returned, and had a reckoning with them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAfter a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. World English Bible “Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and settled accounts with them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd after a long time comes the lord of those servants, and takes reckoning with them; Berean Literal Bible And after much time, the master of those servants comes and settles the account with them. Young's Literal Translation 'And after a long time cometh the lord of those servants, and taketh reckoning with them; Smith's Literal Translation And after much time the lord of these servants comes, and lifts up the word with them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, after a long time, the lord of those servants returned and he settled accounts with them. New American Bible After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. New Revised Standard Version After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfter a long time, the lord of those servants returned, and took an accounting from them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English After much time, the lord of the servants came and took an account of them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAfter a long time, the lord of those servants came and settled with them. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Then after a long absence the master of these servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them. Mace New Testament after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reckoned with them. Weymouth New Testament "After a long lapse of time the master of those servants returned, and had a reckoning with them. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Talents…18But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. 19 After a long time the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them. 20The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’… Cross References After a long time 2 Peter 3:8-9 Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. / The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. the master of those servants Malachi 1:6 “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’ Ephesians 6:9 And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him. Colossians 4:1 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven. returned Luke 19:15 When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. Acts 1:11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” and settled accounts with them. Luke 16:2 So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’ Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. 1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. Treasury of Scripture After a long time the lord of those servants comes, and reckons with them. a long. Matthew 25:5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. Matthew 24:48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; reckoneth. Matthew 18:23,24 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants… Luke 16:1,2,19 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods… Romans 14:7-12 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself… Jump to Previous Account Accounts Bondmen Lapse Makes Maketh Master Reckoneth Reckoning Reckons Reconciled Servants Settled Slaves TimeJump to Next Account Accounts Bondmen Lapse Makes Maketh Master Reckoneth Reckoning Reckons Reconciled Servants Settled Slaves TimeMatthew 25 1. The parable of the ten virgins,14. and of the talents. 31. Also the description of the last judgment. After a long time This phrase indicates a significant period has passed, suggesting patience and the testing of faithfulness over time. It reflects the delay in Christ's return, as mentioned in 2 Peter 3:8-9, where God's timing is different from human expectations. The "long time" also emphasizes the importance of perseverance and readiness, as seen in the parable of the ten virgins earlier in Matthew 25. the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them Persons / Places / Events 1. The MasterRepresents Jesus Christ, who entrusts His followers with responsibilities and will return to evaluate their stewardship. 2. The Servants Symbolize believers who are given various gifts and responsibilities to manage until the Master's return. 3. The Long Time Indicates the period between Christ's ascension and His second coming, emphasizing the need for faithful stewardship over an extended period. 4. The Return Refers to the second coming of Christ, when He will judge the living and the dead. 5. Settling Accounts The event of judgment where each believer's faithfulness and stewardship are evaluated. Teaching Points Faithful StewardshipBelievers are called to be diligent and faithful in using their God-given talents and resources for His kingdom. Accountability Every believer will give an account of their life and stewardship to Christ, motivating us to live purposefully. Patience and Perseverance The "long time" before the Master's return requires patience and perseverance in faith and good works. Eternal Perspective Keeping an eternal perspective helps believers prioritize their lives according to God's will. Readiness for Christ's Return Living in anticipation of Christ's return encourages holiness and active service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 25:19?2. How does Matthew 25:19 emphasize accountability in our Christian stewardship? 3. What does "settle accounts" in Matthew 25:19 teach about God's expectations for us? 4. How can we prepare for the "long time" before Christ's return, as in Matthew 25:19? 5. Connect Matthew 25:19 with Romans 14:12 on personal accountability before God. 6. How should Matthew 25:19 influence our daily decisions and use of resources? 7. What does Matthew 25:19 reveal about accountability in Christian life? 8. How does Matthew 25:19 emphasize the importance of stewardship? 9. Why is the concept of a "long time" significant in Matthew 25:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25? 11. What does the Bible say about Christian business? 12. What are the different types of angels? 13. How can the harsh judgment on the servant in Matthew 25:24-30 be reconciled with a supposedly just and merciful God? 14. What is the meaning of Biblical stewardship? What Does Matthew 25:19 Mean After a long time• Jesus highlights a deliberate delay. The wait feels lengthy to the servants, yet the master’s timing is purposeful and fixed. • This mirrors the present age: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness” (2 Peter 3:9). • The delay tests faithfulness. Like farmers who “wait for the precious fruit of the earth” (James 5:7-8), disciples are called to patient endurance, trusting the Master’s eventual arrival. the master of those servants • The authority is unmistakable—He is the rightful owner. As Jesus said, “You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, for that is what I am” (John 13:13). • Servants possess nothing independently; everything entrusted to them belongs to the Master (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). • This truth counters any thought of autonomy. “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” (Romans 14:4). Accountability is vertical before it is horizontal. returned • The Master’s appearing is certain, not hypothetical. “This same Jesus… will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). • His return is personal and visible: “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me” (Revelation 22:12). • Hope is anchored here; Christ’s promise, “I will come again and receive you to Myself” (John 14:3), fuels present obedience. and settled accounts with them • Evaluation follows return. “We will all stand before God’s judgment seat” (Romans 14:10-12). • For believers, this is not condemnation but appraisal of stewardship: “Each one’s work will become evident… the fire will test the quality of each man’s work” (1 Corinthians 3:13-15). • Eternal perspective shapes daily choices. “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ… so that each may receive his due” (2 Corinthians 5:10). • Records are precise: “The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books” (Revelation 20:12). Nothing escapes the Master’s notice. summary Matthew 25:19 underscores four linked realities: the purposeful delay, the absolute ownership of the Master, the certainty of His return, and the inevitability of personal accounting. In that light, every talent, opportunity, and moment is a trust to be invested for His glory, knowing the day of joyful reckoning is on the horizon. (19) After a long time.--Here, as in the previous parable, there is a faint suggestion, as it were, of a longer delay than men looked for in the Coming which is the counterpart to this.Verse 19. - After a long time. The interval between Christ's ascension and his second advent (ver. 5) is long in men's view, though Christ can say, "Lo, I come quickly" (Revelation 3:11, etc.). And reckoneth with them (Matthew 18:23). The opportunity of labouring for Christ in the earthly life is ended at death; but the reckoning is reserved for the parousia - the coming of the Lord. The matter in the parable is concerned with the past actions of the servants of Christ (ver. 14); about the final judgment of the rest of the world nothing is here expressly said, though certain inferences must be drawn from analogous proceedings.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AfterΜετὰ (Meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. a long πολὺν (polyn) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. time, χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. master κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. of those ἐκείνων (ekeinōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. servants δούλων (doulōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. returned ἔρχεται (erchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. to settle συναίρει (synairei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4868: To compare (settle) accounts, make a reckoning. From sun and airo; to make up together, i.e. to compute. accounts λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Matthew 25:19 NIVMatthew 25:19 NLT Matthew 25:19 ESV Matthew 25:19 NASB Matthew 25:19 KJV Matthew 25:19 BibleApps.com Matthew 25:19 Biblia Paralela Matthew 25:19 Chinese Bible Matthew 25:19 French Bible Matthew 25:19 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 25:19 Now after a long time the lord (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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