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14 For it is like a man going on a journey who called his own servants and delivered his possessions to them. 15 And indeed, to one he gave five talents; and to one, two; and to one, one—to each according to his own ability. And he left the region. 16 Immediately the one having received the five talents, having gone, traded with them and gained five others. 17 Likewise, the one with the two gained two others. 18 But the one having received the one, having gone away, dug in the earth and hid his master's money. 19 And after much time, the master of those servants comes and settles the account with them. 20 And the one having received the five talents, having come, brought to him five other talents, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I gained five other talents.’ 21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ 22 And the one with the two talents, also having come, said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I gained two other talents.’ 23 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ 24 And the one having received the one talent, having come, also said, ‘Lord, I knew you, that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering from where you did not scatter. 25 And having been afraid, having gone away, I hid your talent in the ground. Behold, you have what is yours.’ 26 And answering, his master said to him, ‘Wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather from where I did not scatter. 27 Therefore it was necessary for you to cast my money to the bankers, and having come, I would have received my own with interest. 28 Therefore take away the talent from him and give it to the one having the ten talents. 29 For everyone having will be given, and he will have in abundance. But the one not having, even that which he has will be taken away from him. 30 And cast out the worthless servant into the outer darkness—there will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.’ Matthew 25:14-30, Berean Literal Bible. Public domain.
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