15. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to
another one--While the proportion of gifts is different in
each, the same fidelity is required of all, and equally
rewarded. And thus there is perfect equity.
to every man according to his several ability--his natural capacity as
enlisted in Christ's service, and his opportunities in providence for
employing the gifts bestowed on him.
and straightway took his journey--Compare
Mt 21:33,
where the same departure is ascribed to God, after setting up the
ancient economy. In both cases, it denotes the leaving of men to the
action of all those spiritual laws and influences of Heaven under which
they have been graciously placed for their own salvation and the
advancement of their Lord's kingdom.
JFB.
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