- 19. {cf6 Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh(cause) a reckoning(account) with them.}
- 20. {cf6 And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents(gifts), saying, Lord, thou deliveredst(give) unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents.}
- 21. {cf6 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast(have) been faithful over a few things, I will set thee(you) over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.}
- 22. {cf6 And he also that {cf15i received} the two talents came and said, Lord, thou (he)deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents.}
- 23. {cf6 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.}
- 24. {cf6 And he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art(is) a hard man, reaping where thou didst(did) not sow, and gathering where thou didst not scatter;}
- 25. {cf6 and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own.}
- 26. {cf6 But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;}
- 27. {cf6 thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back mine own with interest.}
- 28. {cf6 Take ye(it) away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.}
- 29. {cf6 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away.}
- 30. {cf6 And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.}
- 31. {cf6 But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:}
tells the parable of the talents, where a master entrusts his servants with money before a journey. The parable teaches that believers are accountable for how they use the gifts and resources (talents) God has given them. The first two servants, who invested and doubled their money, were praised, while the third, who buried his talent out of fear, was condemned and punished.
Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the coming of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and we pray to be among the wise virgins who are ready for His return. Help us to live a life of faithfulness and preparation, keeping our spiritual lamps full of the oil of good works and constant vigilance, just as you have taught us. Grant us the grace to serve You faithfully and wisely in all that we do, so that when the bridegroom arrives, we may enter the wedding banquet with joy. In Jesus’ name.
Our lord and savior we pray, please forgive me of my sins against you, please come into my heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me.
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