Bible Verses About "What Is the Parable of the Talents"
Jesus told of a master who entrusted talents (money) to three servants. Two invested wisely and were rewarded; one buried his talent and was condemned for faithlessness.
Jesus told of a master who entrusted talents (money) to three servants. Two invested wisely and were rewarded; one buried his talent and was condemned for faithlessness.
"His lord said unto 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." — 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.
"His lord said unto 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."
"For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath."
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