Matthew 25:13

"But he answered, ‘Most certainly I tell you, I don’t know you.’"

Key Reflection

This statement reflects Jesus' parable of the faithful and wicked servants (Matthew 25:14-30), where a servant misinterprets his master's trust. The servant's claim of ignorance underscores the importance of faithful stewardship and readiness to serve, highlighting the consequences of misuse or neglect of one's responsibilities.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. Watch therefore, etc. This is the scope or design of the whole parable. This is the great truth he wished to inculcate, and all parts of the parable are to be interpreted in reference to this admonition. Like the virgins, many are professedly going to meet the Bridegroom--the Lord Jesus Christ. Like the coming of the bridegroom, his advent will be sudden. It will be to many at an unexpected time. Many, even professing Christians, will be engaged the business of the world; thoughtless about eternity; not expecting his approach, and not prepared. They will only profess to know him, but in works they will deny him. So death will come.

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