Matthew 25:17
In like manner, he that had received the two gained two more.
Noyes Bible
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 went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
Cross References
Job 31:16If I have refused the poor their desire, And caused the eyes of the widow to fail;
Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast thy bread upon the waters; for after many days thou shalt find it.
Acts 9:36Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.
Acts 11:29And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt 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 →