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# Connecting Statement:
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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]])
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# it is like
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"the kingdom of heaven is like" (See: [Matthew 13:24](../13/24.md))
# was about to go
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"was ready to go" or "was to go soon"
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# gave over to them his wealth
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"put them in charge of his wealth"
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# his wealth
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"his property"
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# to another he gave two ... gave one talent
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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]])
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