14 For the Son of Man is like one who intending to travel, called his servants, and committed to them his stock;
15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to each according to his respective ability, and immediately set out.
16 Then he who had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and gained five others.
17 Likewise he who had received two, gained other two.
18 Whereas he who had received but one, digged a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.
19 After a long time, their master returned and reckoned with them.
20 Then he who had received the five talents, came and presented five other talents, saying, Sir, you delivered to me five talents; here they are, and five other talents which I have gained.
21 His master answered, Well done, good and faithful servant, you have been faithful in a small matter, I will give you a more important trust. Partake you of your master's joy.
22 He, also, who had received the two talents, advancing said, Sir, you delivered to me two talents: here they are, and two other talents which I have gained.
23 His master answered, Well done, good and faithful servant, you have been faithful in a small matter, I will give you a more important trust. Partake you of your master's joy.
24 Then came he also who had received the talent, and said, Sir, I know that you are a severe man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered;
25 being therefore afraid, I hid your talent under ground; but now I restore you your own.
26 His master answering, said to him, Malignant and slothful servant, did you know that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered?
27 Should you not then have given my money to the bankers, that, at my return, I might have received it with interest?
28 Take from him, therefore, the talent, and give it to him who has ten:
29 for to every one that has, more shall be given, and he shall abound; but from him that has not, even that which he has shall be taken.
30 And thrust out this unprofitable servant into darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.