Verses 26,27. For I say, &c. These are the words of the nobleman declaring the principles on which he would distribute the rewards of his kingdom.

But those mine enemies. By the punishment of those who would not that he should reign over them is denoted the ruin that was to come upon the Jewish nation for rejecting the Messiah, and also upon all sinners for not receiving him as their king. See Barnes on the parable of the talents in See Barnes "Mt 25:14"

and following.

{r} "That unto everyone that hath" Mt 13:12; 25:29; Mr 4:25; Lu 8:18