Matthew 25:16

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents.

Then {G1161} he that had received {G2983} the five {G4002} talents {G5007} went {G4198} and traded {G2038} with {G1722} the same {G846}, and {G2532} made {G4160} them other {G243} five {G4002} talents {G5007}.

The one who had received five talents immediately went out, invested it and earned another five.

The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more.

Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • 2 Timothy 2:6 (4 votes)

    The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

  • Philemon 1:6 (4 votes)

    That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

  • Philemon 1:7 (4 votes)

    For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

  • 1 Timothy 6:17 (4 votes)

    Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

  • 1 Timothy 6:18 (4 votes)

    That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

  • 3 John 1:5 (4 votes)

    Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

  • 3 John 1:8 (4 votes)

    We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.