Matthew 25:17

17 In the same way, the one who had two valuable coins gained two more.

Matthew 25:17 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 25:17

And likewise he that received two
Talents, or a lesser measure of ministerial gifts:

he also gained other two;
he worked and laboured, and traded, in proportion to the gifts he had received; and his improvements and success, under a divine blessing, were answerable.

Matthew 25:17 In-Context

15 To one he gave five valuable coins, and to another he gave two, and to another he gave one. He gave to each servant according to that servant's ability. Then he left on his journey.

16 “After the man left, the servant who had five valuable coins took them and went to work doing business with them. He gained five more.

17 In the same way, the one who had two valuable coins gained two more.

18 But the servant who had received the one valuable coin dug a hole in the ground and buried his master's money.

19 “Now after a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.