The Good News According to Matthew:
Chapter Twenty Five
25.14-28
Jesus said: "The way God does things is rather like a man who went abroad. He summoned his servants
and entrusted his money to them. To one he gave five silver coins; to one
he gave two; and to another he gave one - to each according to his ability.
Then the man went off.
"The man who had received five coins went out immediately, put the money
to work and made another five coins. The man who had been given two coins
also doubled his money. But the man who had received one coin went out and
dug a hole in which he hid his master's money. "After a long absence, the
servants' master came back and settled accounts with them. "The man who
had received five coins came and produced another five and said, 'Sir, you gave me five coins. Look! I have made another five for
you.' "His master replied, 'You're a good and reliable servant.
You've proved trustworthy with a small sum. Now I'll put you in charge of
a large amount.' "Then the man who had been given two coins came to
report. 'Sir,' he said, 'You gave me two coins. Look! I
have earned you another two.' "His master answered, 'You've
shown you can be trusted with a small sum. So now I can put you in charge
of large amounts.' "Then the servant who had received one coin came
and reported, 'Sir, I know you're a tough businessman. You take
profits without investing and make money without taking chances. So I went
out and buried the money, because I was scared. Look! Here it is.' "But
his master responded, 'You inept and lazy fellow. So! I take profits
where I don't invest and make money where I take no risks, do I? In that
case, you should have put my money into the bank so that I got some
interest when I came back. Now, take the money away from him and give it
to the one who has ten coins.'" Chapter 26
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