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Mat 25:27. Οὖν, κ.τ.λ., therefore, etc.) The goodness of the Lord remains unknown to the wicked servant, by whom it had been denied.-βαλεῖν, to have put out) The labour of digging was greater than this would have been; see Mat 25:18.-τὸ Ἐμὸν, Mine) corresponding with τὸ Σόν, Thine, in Mat 25:25; but in this instance the words σὺν τὀκῳ, with interest, are added.[1096]
[1096] Mat 25:28. ἔχοντι τὰ δέκα, who hath the ten) Who was not even bound to share with him, who had the five talents. See herein how great distinctions in retributive rewards and punishments shall hereafter be made manifest.-V. g.