What is the meaning of Matthew 25:21?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles and Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

World English Bible (WEB)

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

Strong's King James

{G1161} His{G846} lord{G2962} said{G5346}{(G5713)} unto him{G846}, Well done{G2095}, thou good{G18} and{G2532} faithful{G4103} servant{G1401}: thou hast been{G2258}{(G5713)} faithful{G4103} over{G1909} a few things{G3641}, I will make{G2525} thee{G4571} ruler{G2525}{(G5692)} over{G1909} many things{G4183}: enter thou{G1525}{(G5628)} into{G1519} the joy{G5479} of thy{G4675} lord{G2962}.

The F.O.G *

(21) His master said to him, 'Excellent! Good and faithful slave. You were faithful with little, I appoint you upon greatness, enter into the joy of your master.'

The F.O.G Message *

[21] "His master replied with joy, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You've been trustworthy with a few things; I'll put you in charge of many things. Come, share your master's happiness!'"

Young's Literal Translation

‘And his lord said to him, Well done, servant, good and faithful, over a few things thou wast faithful, over many things I will set thee; enter into the joy of thy lord.

Matthew 25:21

Commentary: What is the Meaning of this Verse?

Jean Paul Joseph

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