Matthew 25:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

After a long time the lord of those servants comes, and reckons with them.

American King James Version (AKJV)

After a long time the lord of those servants comes, and reckons with them.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Now after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes up his account with them.

Webster's Revision

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

World English Bible

"Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reconciled accounts with them.

English Revised Version (ERV)

Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.

Barnes's Matthew 25:19 Bible Commentary

After a long time ... - By the return of the lord of those servants to reckon with them is denoted the return of Christ to call people to an account for the manner in which they have improved their talents. See Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Acts 1:11; Acts 17:31.

Reckon with them - To reckon is to settle accounts. Here it means to inquire into their faithfulness, and to reward or punish them accordingly.