Matthew 25:17
Likewise he who (had received) two by trading gained two others.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
In Context
16But he who had received five talents went and traded with them, and gained five others.
18But he who had received one went, dug in the earth, and hid the money of his lord.
Cross References
Acts 9:36BUT there was a certain disciple in Joppa the city, whose name was Tabitha. This was rich in good works and in alms which she had done.
Acts 11:29Therefore the disciples, according as each of them had, determined to send for the service of those brethren who dwelt in Jihud;
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 →