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"Later the other bridesmaids arrived and said, 'Sir, sir, open the door for us!'
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"But he answered them, 'I don't even know who you are!'
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"So stay awake, because you don't know the day or the hour.
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"The kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a trip. He called his servants and entrusted some money to them.
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He gave one man ten thousand dollars, another four thousand dollars, and another two thousand dollars. Each was given money based on his ability. Then the man went on his trip.
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"The one who received ten thousand dollars invested the money at once and doubled his money.
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The one who had four thousand dollars did the same and also doubled his money.
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But the one who received two thousand dollars went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master's money.
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"After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
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The one who received ten thousand dollars brought the additional ten thousand. He said, 'Sir, you gave me ten thousand dollars. I've doubled the amount.'
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"His master replied, 'Good job! You're a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's happiness.'