Matthew 25:17 “Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.”

Matthew 25:17

Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

World English Bible

In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.

American Standard Version

In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.

Geneva Bible 1599

Likewise also, he that receiued two, he also gained other two.

Darby Translation

In like manner also he that [had received] the two, [he also] gained two others.

Young's Literal Translation

in like manner also he who [received] the two, he gained, also he, other two;

Bible in Basic English

In the same way he who had been given the two got two more.

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Cross references

“he also”

Ephesians 5:16 Genesis 18:19 2 Kings 4:8–10 Ecclesiastes 11:1–6 Mark 14:3–8 Acts 9:36–39

Ephesians 5:16 · BSB

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Genesis 18:19 · BSB

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

2 Kings 4:8–10 · BSB

One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.

Ecclesiastes 11:1–6 · BSB

Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.

Mark 14:3–8 · BSB

While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

Acts 9:36–39 · BSB

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more.

18But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.

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