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I. THE APPROVED SERVANT DESCRIBED.

1. Good.

(1)  Good in nature.

(2)  Good in principle.

(3)  Good in motive.

(4)  In fruitfulness.

2. Faithful.

(1)  To God.

(2)  To himself.

(3)  To others.

II. THE APPROVED SERVANT COMMENDED. "Well done."

1. Surprise.

2. Humility.

3. Adoration.

4. Love.

(H. March.)

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KJV: For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

WEB: "For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them.