Bible Verses About "What Is the Parable of the Talents"
Jesus taught that God entrusts each person with gifts and abilities, and He expects faithful stewardship — rewarding those who invest wisely and judging those who waste their potential.
Jesus taught that God entrusts each person with gifts and abilities, and He expects faithful stewardship — rewarding those who invest wisely and judging those who waste their potential.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things." — Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Parable of the Talents?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things."
"For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance."
"As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another."
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