Matteo 25:30

30 E quel servitore disutile, gettatelo nelle tenebre di fuori. Ivi sarà il pianto e lo stridor dei denti.

Matteo 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).

Matteo 25:30 In-Context

28 Toglietegli dunque il talento, e datelo a colui che ha i dieci talenti.

29 Poiché a chiunque ha sarà dato, ed egli sovrabbonderà; ma a chi non ha sarà tolto anche quello che ha.

30 E quel servitore disutile, gettatelo nelle tenebre di fuori. Ivi sarà il pianto e lo stridor dei denti.

31 Or quando il Figliuol dell’uomo sarà venuto nella sua gloria, avendo seco tutti gli angeli, allora sederà sul trono della sua gloria.

32 E tutte le genti saranno radunate dinanzi a lui; ed egli separerà gli uni dagli altri, come il pastore separa le pecore dai capri;