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Then he that had received the five talents, went and traded with the same, and gained other five talents.
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And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two.
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But he that had received one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
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After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
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And he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst to me five talents: behold, I have gained besides them five talents more.
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His lord said to him, Well done [thou] good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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He also that had received two talents came, and said, Lord, thou deliveredst to me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents besides them.
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His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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Then he who had received the one talent came, and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strewed:
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And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, [there] thou hast [what is] thine.
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His lord answered and said to him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not strewed: