“‘Well done!’ the king said. ‘You will be governor over five cities.’
Tell the godly that all will be well for them. They will enjoy the rich reward they have earned!
“The next servant reported, ‘Master, I invested your money and made five times the original amount.’
“But the third servant brought back only the original amount of money and said, ‘Master, I hid your money and kept it safe.
So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work.
Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.
Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.