(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God?
And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.