Gospel of Matthew Chapter 25 Vs. 16

 The Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:16 “Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents.”

Then he that... the largest measure of gifts. An account is first given of him, how he behaved, and conducted in his Lord’s absence, and what use he made of the gifts bestowed upon him. This must be understood, not of a single man, but of that sort of the servants of Christ, who have the greatest ministerial gifts.

Straightway (εὐθέως)

Connected with the beginning of this verse, instead of with the end of Mat. 25:15 Straightway he that had received, etc., indicating promptness on the servant's part.

He went, denotes immediate application to business, and signifies that such servants went according to their commission, preached the Gospel to every creature, and administered the ordinances to proper subjects. They went directly, as soon as they had their talents; they did not stay to consult with flesh and blood.

Whether it would be for their interest and credit or not; they were not stuck at any difficulties and discouragements; nor were they deterred by the cross, reproaches, and persecutions. But went forth with courage and boldness, not in their own name and strength, but in the name and strength of Christ, who sent them, and promised them his presence and assistance, on which they depended.

And by studious meditation on it; by frequent prayer; and continual teaching the Gospel and administering ordinances; and their success.

and made them... That is, increased in spiritual knowledge; gifts were improved and enlarged. A greater stock of divine things were laid in; and many souls gained to Christ: such are they whom Christ has ordained to go forth, and bear and bring forth fruit in their ministry, and whose fruit remain.

Made (ἐποίησεν)

Not made them, as A.V. The word is used in our sense of make money. Wyc. and Tynd., won. Geneva, gained. Some read ἐκέρδησεν, gained, as in Mat. 25:17.

Traded with them (ἠργάσατο ἐν αὐτοῖς)

Lit., wrought with them. The virgins wait, the servants work.

Two of the servants were faithful in caring for the master’s money (Mat. 25:16-17) and were accordingly rewarded for their faithfulness with additional wealth, additional responsibilities, and sharing of the master’s joy (Mat. 25:20-23).