And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.’
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.
When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.
Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I come.’