judgement seat of Christ

[JLB]

I don't believe in a literal 1000 years, but only symbolic of a certain period of time as nowhere else in scripture does it mention a literal 1000 year reign of Christ here on earth, but symbolic as in Deuteronomy 7:9; 1Chronicles 16:15; Psalms 50:10; 90:4; 105:8 Ecc 6:6; 7:28; Daniel 5:1; 2Peter 3:8. I believe when Christ returns everything will happen quickly in Gods timing that does not coincide with what we might believe to be the actual timing of events.

Matthew 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

John 5:27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. 28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in thegraves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Rev 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

Rev 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

When I read all the scriptures of Jesus sitting at the right hand of God and these scriptures that speak about the judgement of Christ, the judgement seat of Christ, the Great White throne judgement where God is sitting on the throne and the books that are opened this make me believe that at the Great White Throne judgement God will be sitting on His throne and Jesus is there seated at Gods right hand now on His throne. All (saints and sinners) have been called from their graves (one resurrection) and the sheep are then separated from the goats as the sheep, being those of God and His Son will stand before the judgement seat of Christ as they have been given their new glorified bodies and their names found in the book of life. They will then be judged for their good works they did as being the continued works of the Lord being in Gods will and receive their crown rewards and their inheritance of the Kingdom of God. The goats being those who are not Gods will be judged out of the other books and their judgement is that of rejecting God and His Son and their punishment is being cast into the lake of fire.

One resurrection, two separate judgements all done at the same time at the Great White Throne Judgement then will God renew the heaven and earth and usher down the New Jerusalem.

I see, so you believe that Matthew 25:31-46 is the Great White Throne Judgement as well as the Judgement seat of Christ.

Ok. I got it.

I believe Matthew 25:31-46 is on Earth, and takes place in Jerusalem and is the Day of Judgement.




Thanks, JLB

 

[ezra]

the Bible says But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. the thousand years may bot be a thousand years like on our calendar

 

[for_his_glory]

I see, so you believe that Matthew 25:31-46 is the Great White Throne Judgement as well as the Judgement seat of Christ.

Ok. I got it.

I believe Matthew 25:31-46 is on Earth, and takes place in Jerusalem and is the Day of Judgement.




Thanks, JLB

Not just Matthew 25:31-46, but by studying all those scriptures I gave, especially John 5:27. I may be right, I may be wrong, just putting it all together seems like it's one event as all will hear His voice and rise from their graves as some to eternal life and some to damnation as Jesus separates the sheep from the goats and the books are opened including the book of life as all these books are at the great white throne, but yet two different judgements, two different judgement seats.

 

[ezra]

Not just Matthew 25:31-46, but by studying all those scriptures I gave, especially John 5:27. I may be right, I may be wrong, just putting it all together seems like it's one event as all will hear His voice and rise from their graves as some to eternal life and some to damnation as Jesus separates the sheep from the goats and the books are opened including the book of life as all these books are at the great white throne, but yet two different judgements, two different judgement seats.

i have gave this a thought it could be and could not be but as you pointed out two different judgements, two different judgement seats . that is the facts that can not be changed here is the BIG question what words will be heard enter in faithful servant or depart from me.. ? most of all

 

[for_his_glory]

i have gave this a thought it could be and could not be but as you pointed out two different judgements, two different judgement seats . that is the facts that can not be changed here is the BIG question what words will be heard enter in faithful servant or depart from me.. ? most of all

Sorry, I'm on dial up and takes forever to open videos.

Everything is God's even the very words He speaks as it is He who gave Christ the power and authority to speak His words and to judge as Christ separates the sheep from the goats as the books, including the book of life, are only opened during the Great White Throne Judgement.

 

[ezra]

Sorry, I'm on dial up and takes forever to open videos.

Everything is God's even the very words He speaks as it is He who gave Christ the power and authority to speak His words and to judge as Christ separates the sheep from the goats as the books, including the book of life, are only opened during the Great White Throne Judgement.

as per time line i leave that to God the Bible says
Romans 2:16
“In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.” facts are there will be a judgment that is my primary focus yes i feel the nations are being judged as we speak. but when the wrath of God is poured out and men want the rocks to fall on them want to die but can not that is just a taste of what awaits the eternal judgement sentence.. i hate dial up had it for years

 

[for_his_glory]

as per time line i leave that to God the Bible says
Romans 2:16
“In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.” facts are there will be a judgment that is my primary focus yes i feel the nations are being judged as we speak. but when the wrath of God is poured out and men want the rocks to fall on them want to die but can not that is just a taste of what awaits the eternal judgement sentence.. i hate dial up had it for years

Yes I agree as Rev 6:12-17 explains that and their demise is given in Rev 19:17-21. Those birds will have their bellies full on that day. Many do not understand the word eternal as they only see it as eternal life with the Father.

 

[JLB]

Not just Matthew 25:31-46, but by studying all those scriptures I gave, especially John 5:27. I may be right, I may be wrong, just putting it all together seems like it's one event as all will hear His voice and rise from their graves as some to eternal life and some to damnation as Jesus separates the sheep from the goats and the books are opened including the book of life as all these books are at the great white throne, but yet two different judgements, two different judgement seats.

Did you not that Matthew 25:31-46 referred to His people?

If you read the context leading up to it, starting in Matthew 24:45, it becomes clear, that Matthew 25:31-46 is the Judgement of His people.


JLB

 

[GodsGrace]

Not just Matthew 25:31-46, but by studying all those scriptures I gave, especially John 5:27. I may be right, I may be wrong, just putting it all together seems like it's one event as all will hear His voice and rise from their graves as some to eternal life and some to damnation as Jesus separates the sheep from the goats and the books are opened including the book of life as all these books are at the great white throne, but yet two different judgements, two different judgement seats.

Hi FHG

I'm reading along and am getting information on the Bema seat of Christ and the Great white throne judgement.

To tell you the truth, I'm rather confused.

Doesn't Paul say that we die once and then comes the judgement?
Hebrews 9:27

Jesus spoke about judgement in several passages --- sorry they may have been spoken of already.
Mathew 7:22 ON THAT DAY... sounds like one judgement, not two.

Mathew 25:46 Eternal punishment and eternal life...sounds like one judgement, not two.

John 15:6 If we don't abide in Christ, we are gathered and burned...How do we come back from being burned?

John 5:28-29 All who are in the tombs shall hear Jesus' words; those who did good to life, those who did evil to judgement, or damnation.

How did we get to two different judgements?
If the damned are already in hell after they die, why would they have to come back to be judged again?

And if the saved are already in heaven after they die, why would they have to come back to be judged again?

 

[GodsGrace]

Did you not that Matthew 25:31-46 referred to His people?

If you read the context leading up to it, starting in Matthew 24:45, it becomes clear, that Matthew 25:31-46 is the Judgement of His people.


JLB

Sorry JLB,
Please clarify...
Are you saying there is one judgement, or two?

I see only one in the New Testament.

 

[ezra]

How did we get to two different judgements?

1 judgment for Christians there works /rewards bema seat the other for the lost great white throne judgement

2 Corinthians 5:10 (KJV 1900)
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. this is not judgement for sin our sins are under the blood

rev 20 judgement for the lost

11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

 

[Justicewolf]

sister,
It is easy to let ourselves become frustrated when we encounter something that is in opposition to what we hold dear. In any area of our life.
I know there are many forums dedicated to our Lord that serve as a ministry on the Web. I see each one that is in the true spirit of Christ as exactly that. Whether or not that declaration appears in the site mission statement.
Therefore, let your frustration in this case wash over you and then let the love and truth of Christ that enforlds you as his daughter wash all that negative emotion out of your heart and mind forever. Dont swalllow your emotions because personal experience shares that that can make you sick. But feel it and then realize you have an advocate in Heaven that knows you intimately. And knew you'd feel that. And forgives you and heals you all at the same time. That's my personal happy favorite part.

What happens if you keep and are not heard? What you know to be conflicting with the passages you hold dear keeps showing itself in conflict because of pride, self-righteousness, and lack of knowledge? This , . Only it is hurting you And causing . Because nothing you do to turn around in that area of your life works. Because is immovable.
But what is eternal? And truth that echoes through eternity in a great herald of angels or even as a whisper in our heart?
Take time to for the that you encounter anywhere in your life. And then, release all those bruises from .
You're washed clean in the blood of the lamb. No thing , no one, can take that from you.
And really, neither you, nor me, nor any saint in Christ our Lord anywhere in the world, is responsible for . God knows that too. We will never that to leave its place in God's will.

(I hope those made you smile. :biggrin I think they're cute. And they help bring to you a message with love behind it so that you feel better today. . Do you know what I do when I get really frustrated with something that just jars my jibblets? Seriously. I take a shower , if time doesn't allow for a nice long bath. And I sing hymns. Or , I recite scripture that comforts me. It is a cleansing ceremony that washes away all that plagues me and my peace of mind that I have allowed due to someone who is not in my control and their actions or thoughts or beliefs that they've brought to my attention.
You're not responsible for what other people say about you. Or what other people think. Especially when Jesus tells us the truth shall set us free. And yet, there are plenty in the world who's names are not in God's book of life, for whom the truth does not even whisper to catch their attention. Because they are deaf to the grace offered. And are mightily satisfied with their place in this world that they believe is all that ever will be for them. I've met people that have told me that's how they see their life. Can you imagine?

I hope you smile. "Let it goooo, let it goooo," :woot Adding this to keep it on the mark of the rules with scripture should you find yourself in a bind concerning the word.

Matthew 10:14 If someone is inhospitable to you or refuses to listen to your testimony, leave that house or town and shake the dust from your feet.

That was beautiful. Thank and bless you.

 

[eddif]

Hi FHG

I'm reading along and am getting information on the Bema seat of Christ and the Great white throne judgement.

To tell you the truth, I'm rather confused.

Doesn't Paul say that we die once and then comes the judgement?
Hebrews 9:27

Jesus spoke about judgement in several passages --- sorry they may have been spoken of already.
Mathew 7:22 ON THAT DAY... sounds like one judgement, not two.

Mathew 25:46 Eternal punishment and eternal life...sounds like one judgement, not two.

John 15:6 If we don't abide in Christ, we are gathered and burned...How do we come back from being burned?

John 5:28-29 All who are in the tombs shall hear Jesus' words; those who did good to life, those who did evil to judgement, or damnation.

How did we get to two different judgements?
If the damned are already in hell after they die, why would they have to come back to be judged again?

And if the saved are already in heaven after they die, why would they have to come back to be judged again?

Judgement is a very tough subject. Branch out from this thread subject to get a much broader view.
I Corinthians 6 May help.
Then read Romans 1&2 again (15 or 20 times).

About the fire.
It consumes evil
But
It purifies us.

Gold is made pure by consuming the dross.

Redneck
eddif

 

[for_his_glory]

Hi FHG

I'm reading along and am getting information on the Bema seat of Christ and the Great white throne judgement.

To tell you the truth, I'm rather confused.

Doesn't Paul say that we die once and then comes the judgement?
Hebrews 9:27

Jesus spoke about judgement in several passages --- sorry they may have been spoken of already.
Mathew 7:22 ON THAT DAY... sounds like one judgement, not two.

Mathew 25:46 Eternal punishment and eternal life...sounds like one judgement, not two.

John 15:6 If we don't abide in Christ, we are gathered and burned...How do we come back from being burned?

John 5:28-29 All who are in the tombs shall hear Jesus' words; those who did good to life, those who did evil to judgement, or damnation.

How did we get to two different judgements?
If the damned are already in hell after they die, why would they have to come back to be judged again?

And if the saved are already in heaven after they die, why would they have to come back to be judged again?

It can be confusing. There is only one resurrection but two destinies as one is to eternal life with the Father and the other to eternal damnation in the lake of fire, John 5:28, 29. There is one judgement, but two types that are judged as one being those in Christ and the other being those who have rejected Him as at the white throne judgement the books are only opened including the Book of Life and all will be judged, Rev 20:11, 12.

No one is in heaven for when we physically die it is only our breath/spirit that returns to God who gave it, John 3:13; , Genesis 2:7; Ecc 12:7.
Hell is not a place of damnation, but only the grave where dead bodies lay until all (saints and sinners) will hear Christ calling them from their graves as all will come forth unto judgement, John 5:28, 29.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance: Hell
Hebrew # 7585 Sheol, Hades, or the world of the dead, grave, hell, pit
Greek # 86 place of departed souls, grave, hell

Death and hell/grave are the second death that will be cast into the lake of fire as there will be no more need of them, Rev 20:13, 14.

Hope this helps

 

[Jim Parker]

I don't believe in a literal 1000 years, but only symbolic of a certain period of time

I believe you are correct. "A thousand years" refers to a long time.
Since Christ began to reign on earth in the 1st half of the 1st century (see mat 28:18) then the "literal" 1000 years would have been up around 1035 AD.

Christ is present on earth in the Body of Christ which is the Church. (Col 1:18, 24; Eph 5:29-30)

We are God's kings and priests who are to reign on the earth. (Rev 5:10)

So, Christ reigns on earth (and has been since about 35 AD) through His body which is the Church.

BUT: I don't see the Church doing it's job as Europe and north America have essentially reverted back into paganism by chasing the almighty dollar and worshiping Mammon and sacrificing infants to Moloch through abortion, while the alleged "ministers" build mega-churches, buy jet airplanes, peddle "holy water from the Jordan River" and preach any sensational wind of doctrine that will keep the checks coming in.

Considering the extreme level of chaos, mayhem and evil in the world, it looks to me pretty much "as it was in the days of Noah" and "in the days of Lot" and as "it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed" (Luke 17) when "the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord." (1Thes 4:16-17)

At that time there will be the one and only one judgment of all mankind when, "...all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." (John 5:28-29)

The multiple comings and goings of Christ with multiple resurrections and multiple judgments are all inventions of the 19th century which became very popular in England and the USA. I'm just not into "popular" religious teaching. I try to follow what the Church has always taught from the beginning.

but that's just me

and what do I know, anyway?


iakov the fool

 

[for_his_glory]

Did you not that Matthew 25:31-46 referred to His people?

If you read the context leading up to it, starting in Matthew 24:45, it becomes clear, that Matthew 25:31-46 is the Judgement of His people.


JLB

Matthew 25:31-46 speaks of two types of people being the sheep and the goats and the end results of the sheep inheriting the kingdom of God and the goats eternal damnation so no, it is not all referred only to those who are of Christ.

I thought I made myself pretty clear in post 120 and 123 of what and how I believe by what scripture says so will not go through it again here.

 

[for_his_glory]

I believe you are correct. "A thousand years" refers to a long time.
Since Christ began to reign on earth in the 1st half of the 1st century (see mat 28:18) then the "literal" 1000 years would have been up around 1035 AD.

Christ is present on earth in the Body of Christ which is the Church. (Col 1:18, 24; Eph 5:29-30)

We are God's kings and priests who are to reign on the earth. (Rev 5:10)

So, Christ reigns on earth (and has been since about 35 AD) through His body which is the Church.

BUT: I don't see the Church doing it's job as Europe and north America have essentially reverted back into paganism by chasing the almighty dollar and worshiping Mammon and sacrificing infants to Moloch through abortion, while the alleged "ministers" build mega-churches, buy jet airplanes, peddle "holy water from the Jordan River" and preach any sensational wind of doctrine that will keep the checks coming in.

Considering the extreme level of chaos, mayhem and evil in the world, it looks to me pretty much "as it was in the days of Noah" and "in the days of Lot" and as "it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed" (Luke 17) when "the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord." (1Thes 4:16-17)

At that time there will be the one and only one judgment of all mankind when, "...all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation." (John 5:28-29)

The multiple comings and goings of Christ with multiple resurrections and multiple judgments are all inventions of the 19th century which became very popular in England and the USA. I'm just not into "popular" religious teaching. I try to follow what the Church has always taught from the beginning.

but that's just me

and what do I know, anyway?


iakov the fool

It's the socially acceptable teachings that will cause and have caused many to fall away from truth and when the son of perdition is revealed as being the last antichrist it will be to late when one has already taken its mark and have bowed down to him.

your wrong I'm right as this is what my pastor teaches!!!

 

[Jim Parker]

your wrong I'm right as this is what my pastor teaches!!!

Amen!

 

[JLB]

Sorry JLB,
Please clarify...
Are you saying there is one judgement, or two?

I see only one in the New Testament.

There is one Judgement seat of Christ for His people.

At this Judgement, His people will be judged "according to their deeds", whether "good" or "evil".

Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. John 5:28-29


Paul, in His letters, has much to say about this Judgement as it is referred to by the specific phrase that "hard links" with this Judgement.

That language is: "Inherit the Kingdom".

The Day we inherit the kingdom of God, or not.

Paul warned that the end result of living the Christian life according to the flesh, rather than according to His Spirit within us, would be "not inheriting the Kingdom of God".


Jesus established for us, what this phrase, "inherit the kingdom of God" means:

• Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Matthew 25:34

Those who do not inherit the kingdom of God, will hear these terrifying words on that Day -

• “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41

So when Paul writes to the Church, and warns them of the consequences of "practicing the works of the flesh", and uses this phrase of "not inheriting the kingdom of God", we know that he is referring to this Day, when all His people, will stand before Him, to be Judged.


16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery,fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:16-21

Paul gives us the remedy for not practicing the works of the flesh.

• I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

and again


9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

and again

3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them. Ephesians 5:3-7

• Therefore do not be partakers with them.

Having a part in God's kingdom or not will be determined on the Day of Judgement.


Paul writes to the church in Rome -

• the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.

2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. 3 And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6 who “will render to each one according to his deeds”: 7 eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; 8 but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, 9 tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; 10 but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 11 For there is no partiality with God.
Romans 2:2-11

God who “will render to each one according to his deeds”:

• eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;
• but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath,

JLB

 

[JLB]

Matthew 25:31-46 speaks of two types of people being the sheep and the goats and the end results of the sheep inheriting the kingdom of God and the goats eternal damnation so no, it is not all referred only to those who are of Christ.

I thought I made myself pretty clear in post 120 and 123 of what and how I believe by what scripture says so will not go through it again here.

31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Matthew 25:31-34

Actually, this scripture says "as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats"

Look at the context leading up to this statement.

Jesus plainly prefaced this teaching by this opening statement.

• “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.

14 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.16 Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. 17 And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. 18 But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them.

20 “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’22 He also who had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.’ 23 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

24 “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.’

26 “But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. 27 So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. 28 Therefore take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents.

29 ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. 30 And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’
31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. Matthew 14-32

• And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

JLB