Matthieu 25:30

30 Jetez donc le serviteur inutile dans les ténèbres de dehors; là seront les pleurs et les grincements de dents.

Matthieu 25:30 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 25:30

And cast ye the unprofitable servant
All the servants of Christ are unprofitable with respect to God; for no man can be profitable to him, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself, or others; or in a way of merit, since when they have done the most and best, they have done but their duty: but this man was unprofitable with respect to himself, having not improved the gift and talent bestowed on him; and with respect to men, being of no use for the conversion of sinners, or the comfort of saints, or the edifying of the body of Christ; and brought no honour to his master, and was of no service for the spreading of his Gospel, and the enlargement of his kingdom and interest; and therefore, as one good for nothing, the ministering angels are bid to take him, and cast him

into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth:
he shall be turned out of doors into outer darkness, to be a companion of other unhappy creatures; who are also without, bewailing their miserable condition, and reflecting on their past conduct; whilst faithful, diligent, and laborious servants will be within, partaking of a rich entertainment, prepared by their Lord, accompanied with joy unspeakable, and full of glory: (See Gill on Matthew 8:12).

Matthieu 25:30 In-Context

28 Otez-lui donc le talent et le donnez à celui qui a les dix talents.
29 Car à celui qui a, on donnera, et il aura encore davantage; mais à celui qui n'a pas, on ôtera même ce qu'il a.
30 Jetez donc le serviteur inutile dans les ténèbres de dehors; là seront les pleurs et les grincements de dents.
31 Or, quand le Fils de l'homme viendra dans sa gloire avec tous les saints anges, alors il s'assiéra sur le trône de sa gloire.
32 Et toutes les nations seront assemblées devant lui, et il séparera les uns d'avec les autres, comme un berger sépare les brebis d'avec les boucs.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.