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Matthew 25:17
Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus narrates this moment within the parable of the talents, describing the second servant’s report after the first servant’s success. He addresses his disciples through this story while teaching about faithful stewardship and final accountability.
The words — The Greek term ὡσαύτως (hōsautōs) means "likewise," directly linking this servant’s action to the first. The verb ἐκέρδησεν (ekerdēsen) translates literally as "gained," recording the exact doubling of the two talents entrusted to him.
The thread — This pattern of active stewardship runs alongside Proverbs 3:9, which commands honoring God with wealth, and Ephesians 5:16, which instructs redeeming the time. The narrative also parallels Genesis 18:19, where God chooses those who will direct their households to keep His way.
Why it lands — The text states the servant produced more by actively working with what he received. It demands a reader apply entrusted resources immediately rather than conceal them or act passively.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops;
- Ephesians 5:16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
- Genesis 18:19 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.”
- 1 Kings 18:3 and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,
- 2 Kings 4:8 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 Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
- Mark 14:3 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 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Acts 10:2 He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
- Acts 11:29 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.