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797 B
797 B
Connecting Statement:
Jesus tells a parable about faithful and unfaithful servants to illustrate that his disciples should remain faithful during his absence and be prepared for his return. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables)
it is like
"the kingdom of heaven is like" (See: Matthew 13:24)
was about to go
"was ready to go" or "was to go soon"
gave over to them his wealth
"put them in charge of his wealth"
his wealth
"his property"
to another he gave two ... gave one talent
The word "talents" is understood from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: "to another he gave two talents of gold ... gave one talent of gold" or "to another he gave two bags of gold ... gave one bag of gold" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)