16. And he that had received the five talents went and trafficked with them, and made five other talents.
17. In like manner also he that had received the two, he also gained two others.
18. But he that had received the one went and dug in the earth, and hid the money of his lord.
19. And after a long time the lord of those bondmen comes and reckons with them.
20. And he that had received the five talents came to him and brought five other talents, saying, My lord, thou deliveredst me five talents; behold, I have gained five other talents besides them.
21. His lord said to him, Well, good and faithful bondman, thou wast faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter into the joy of thy lord.
22. And he also that had received the two talents came to him and said, My lord, thou deliveredst me two talents; behold, I have gained two other talents besides them.