"And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two." — Matthew 25:17

Matthew 25:17 · KJV

“And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.”

— Matthew 25:17

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made {them} other five talents.

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

Matthew 25 — Context

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. {talents: a talent is one hundred and eighty seven pounds ten shillings}

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made {them} other five talents.

And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

Ephesians 5:16

Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Genesis 18:19

For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

1 Peter 4:10

As every man hath received the gift, {even so} minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Acts 11:29-30

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

Acts 10:2

{A} devout {man}, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there be first a willing mind, {it is} accepted according to that a man hath, {and} not according to that he hath not.