Matthew 25:14-23

Matthew 25:14-23

[14] For  the kingdom of heaven is as  a man  travelling into a far country,  who called  his own  servants,  and  delivered  unto them  [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] he that had received  the five  talents  went  and traded  with  the same,  and  them other  five  talents.  [17] likewise  he that had received  two,  gained  other  two.  [18] But  he that had received  one  went  and digged  the earth,  and  his  lord's  money.  [19] After  a long  time  the lord  of those  servants  cometh,  and  reckoneth  with  them.  [20] And so  he that had received  five  talents  came  and brought  other  five  talents,  saying,  Lord,  thou deliveredst  five  talents:  I have gained  five  talents  more.  [21] His  lord  said  unto him,  Well done,  thou good  and  faithful  servant:  faithful  over  a few things,  ruler  over  many things:  enter thou  into  the joy  lord.  [22] He also  two  talents  came  and said,  Lord,  thou deliveredst  two  talents:  I have gained  two  other  talents  [23] His  lord  said  unto him,  Well done,  good  and  faithful  servant;  faithful  over  a few things,  ruler  over  many things:  enter thou  into  the joy  lord.