Matthew 25:15

And to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to everyone as he was able; and he went on his journey.

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In The King James Version

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

In Context

14For it is as when a man, about to take a journey, got his servants together, and gave them his property.

16Straight away he who had been given the five talents went and did trade with them, and made five more.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:24And at the start, one came to him who was in his debt for ten thousand talents.

Luke 19:13And he sent for ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds and said to them, Do business with this till I come.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:15-31

The Parable of the Talents. 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had… Read the whole commentary →

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