Matthew 25:14
“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
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“And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.”
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“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”
“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.”
“Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.”