en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/25/14.md

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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).

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"