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Summary
Matthew 25:18 - 25:28

25:18. “But he that had received the one, going his way, dug into the earth and hid his lord's money.

25:19. “But after a long time the lord of those servants came and reckoned with them.

'''25:20. “He that had received the five talents came forward and brought the other five talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered five talents to me. Behold I have gained another five more.

'''25:21. “His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant, because you have been faithful over a few things, I will place you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.

'''25:22. “He that had received the two talents also came forward and said, 'Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold I have gained other two.

'''25:23. “His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant, because you have been faithful over a few things, I will place you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.

25:24. “But he that had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I know that you are a hard man; you reap where you have not sown and gather where you have not strewn.

'''25:25. “'Being afraid, I went and hid your talent in the earth. Behold here you have what is yours.

25:26. “His lord said to him, 'Wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I have not strewn.

25:27. “'You ought therefore to have given my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received my money with interest.

25:28. “'Take away therefore the talent from him and give it to him that has ten talents.

The Coloured Picture Bible for Children Illustrator: Richard Andre Place: London Date: 1884. Source: The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge