# Connecting Statement:

Jesus tells a parable about faithful and unfaithful servants to illustrate that his disciples should remain faithful during his absence and be prepared for his return. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])

# it is like

The word "it" here refers to the kingdom of heaven ([Matthew 13:24](../13/24.md)).

# was about to go

"was ready to go" or "was to go soon"

# gave over his possessions to them

"put them in charge of his possessions"

# his possessions

"what he owned"