Matthew 25:17
And in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
In Context
18But he that had received the one, going his way digged into the earth, and hid his lord's money.
Cross References
2 Samuel 19:32Now Berzellai the Galaadite was of a great age, that is to say, fourscore years old, and he provided the king with sustenance when he abode in the camp: for he was a man exceeding rich.
2 Kings 4:8And there was a day when Eliseus passed by Sunam: now there was a great woman there, who detained him to eat bread; and as he passed often that way, he turned into her house to eat bread.
Job 31:16If I have denied to the poor what they desired, and have made the eyes of the widow wait:
Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast thy bread upon the running waters: for after a long time thou shalt find it again.
Acts 9:36And in Joppe there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 11:29And the disciples, every man according to his ability, purposed to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea:
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 →