Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. New Living Translation The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more. English Standard Version So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. Berean Standard Bible Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more. Berean Literal Bible Likewise, the one with the two gained two more. King James Bible And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. New King James Version And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. New American Standard Bible In the same way the one who had received the two talents earned two more. NASB 1995 “In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more. NASB 1977 “In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more. Legacy Standard Bible In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more. Amplified Bible Likewise the one who had two [made a profit and] gained two more. Christian Standard Bible In the same way the man with two earned two more. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the same way the man with two earned two more. American Standard Version In like manner he also that received the two gained other two. Contemporary English Version The servant who had 2,000 coins did the same with his money and earned 2,000 more. English Revised Version In like manner he also that received the two gained other two. GOD'S WORD® Translation The one who had four thousand dollars did the same and also doubled his money. Good News Translation In the same way the servant who had received two thousand coins earned another two thousand. International Standard Version In the same way, the one who had two talents earned two more. Majority Standard Bible Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more. NET Bible In the same way, the one who had two gained two more. New Heart English Bible In like manner he who got the two gained another two. Webster's Bible Translation And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. Weymouth New Testament In the same way he who had the two gained two more. World English Bible In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionin like manner also he who [received] the two, he gained, also he, other two; Berean Literal Bible Likewise, the one with the two gained two more. Young's Literal Translation in like manner also he who received the two, he gained, also he, other two; Smith's Literal Translation Likewise he having the two also, gained he also other two. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two. Catholic Public Domain Version And similarly, he who had received two gained another two. New American Bible Likewise, the one who received two made another two. New Revised Standard Version In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLikewise the second one, he gained by trading gained two others. Aramaic Bible in Plain English So also he of the two gained two others. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIn like manner also, he that had received the two, gained other two. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament In the same manner also he that had the two, gained also himself two others. Mace New Testament so he that had received two, gained likewise other two. Weymouth New Testament In the same way he who had the two gained two more. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Talents…16The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. 17Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more. 18But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.… Cross References Luke 19:16-19 The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’ / His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ / The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’ ... Matthew 13:23 But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.” Matthew 13:8 Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. 1 Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 2 Corinthians 8:7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Proverbs 31:31 Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. Proverbs 10:4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor. Proverbs 14:23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Treasury of Scripture And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. he also. Genesis 18:19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. 2 Samuel 19:32 Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. 1 Kings 18:3,4 And Ahab called Obadiah, which was the governor of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly: … Jump to Previous Gained Likewise Manner Others Received Talents WayJump to Next Gained Likewise Manner Others Received Talents WayMatthew 25 1. The parable of the ten virgins,14. and of the talents. 31. Also the description of the last judgment. Likewise, the one with the two talents This phrase refers to the servant in the Parable of the Talents, a story Jesus tells to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven. The "two talents" represent a significant sum of money, indicating the master's trust in the servant's abilities. In the cultural context of the time, a talent was a large unit of currency, often equated to about 20 years of a laborer's wages. This servant, like the one with five talents, is entrusted with a portion of the master's wealth, symbolizing the gifts and responsibilities God gives to His people. The use of "likewise" suggests a parallel action to the servant with five talents, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness regardless of the amount entrusted. gained two more. Persons / Places / Events 1. The MasterRepresents God or Christ, who entrusts His servants with resources and responsibilities. 2. The Servants Symbolize believers who are given different amounts of talents (resources, gifts, or opportunities) to manage. 3. Talents A measure of weight and value, representing the resources or gifts given by God to His people. 4. The Journey The master's departure signifies the period of waiting for Christ's return, during which believers are to be faithful stewards. 5. The Return The master's return represents the second coming of Christ, when accounts will be settled. Teaching Points Faithful StewardshipBelievers are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and gifts God has entrusted to them. Multiplication of Resources Like the servant who gained two more talents, we should seek to multiply what God has given us for His glory. Diligence and Initiative The servant with two talents took initiative and worked diligently, setting an example for us to follow in our spiritual and practical lives. Accountability to God We will be held accountable for how we use our God-given resources, emphasizing the importance of living purposefully. Diversity of Gifts Recognize that God gives different gifts and resources to each person, and we are to use them according to His purpose.Verse 17. - Likewise, etc. The second servant made an equally good use of his smaller capital. It matters not whether our endowments are large or little, we have to use them all in the Lord's service. "To whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required" (Luke 12:48); and vice versa, to whomsoever less is committed, of him less shall be required. The burden is proportioned to the shoulder. We continually observe what to us seem anomalies in the distribution of gifts, but faith sees the hand of God dividing to each severally as he will, and we are confident that God will take account at last not only of the man's ability, but also of his opportunities of exercising the same. "He also" is omitted by Tischendorf, Westcott and Herr, and others. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Likewise,ὡσαύτως (hōsautōs) Adverb Strong's 5615: In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way. the [one with] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. two [talents] δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. gained ἐκέρδησεν (ekerdēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2770: To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. more. ἄλλα (alla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. 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