And likewise the one receiving the two gained two more also.
Then the one receiving the five talents went and traded with them, and made five other talents.
But the one receiving one went away and dug in the ground, and hid his lord's money.
a devout man, and one that feared God, together with all his household, who often gave alms to the people, and making petition to God always.
For if there is first a readiness, it is acceptable according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."
being witnessed by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.