Matthew 25:15-30

Whiston(i) 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his ability, and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents, went and traded with them and gained other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received the two talents, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one, digged in the earth and hid his lords money: 19 After a long time, the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents, came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained besides them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant; because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. 22 He also that had received two talents, came and said Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he who had received the one talent, came and said, Lord, I knew that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering from whence thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth, lo, there thou hast thy [talent]. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and sloathful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him who hath the five talents. 29 For unto him that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but of him that hath not shall be taken away, even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye forth the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.