Matthew 25:17
Likewise also he that received the two gained other two.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
In Context
16And he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and gained other five talents.
18But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
Cross References
Acts 9:36And there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which interpreted is called Dorcas. This woman was full of good works, and of alms, which she did.
Acts 11:29And the disciples, according as any one was prospered, determined each of them to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea;
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 →