46 Bible Verses about Talents

To one he gave five talents; to another, two; and to another, one—to each according to his own ability. Then he went on a journey. Immediately

“For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them.

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

For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. Look, I’ve earned five more talents.’

the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

According to the grace given to us, we have different gifts:

If prophecy,
use it according to the standard of one’s faith;

up to 7,500 pounds of silver, 500 bushels of wheat, 550 gallons of wine, 550 gallons of oil, and salt without limit.

Enormous hailstones, each weighing about 100 pounds, fell from the sky on people, and they blasphemed God for the plague of hail because that plague was extremely severe.

then you should have deposited my money with the bankers. And when I returned I would have received my money back with interest.

In the same way the man with two earned two more.

So I was afraid and went off and hid your talent in the ground. Look, you have what is yours.’

“‘So take the talent from him and give it to the one who has 10 talents.

When he began to settle accounts, one who owed 10,000 talents was brought before him.

Then Amaziah said to the man of God, “What should I do about the 7,500 pounds of silver I gave to Israel’s division?”

The man of God replied, “The Lord is able to give you much more than this.”

Then for 7,500 pounds of silver he hired 100,000 brave warriors from Israel.

“So he said to him, ‘You will be over five towns.’

I weighed out to them 24 tons of silver, silver articles weighing 7,500 pounds, 7,500 pounds of gold,

Then she gave the king four and a half tons of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again did such a quantity of spices arrive as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

“Then the man with two talents also approached. He said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. Look, I’ve earned two more talents.’

100 tons of gold (gold of Ophir) and 250 tons of refined silver for overlaying the walls of the buildings,

“After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them.

“But his master replied to him, ‘You evil, lazy slave! If you knew that I reap where I haven’t sown and gather where I haven’t scattered,

For the service of God’s house they gave 185 tons of gold and 10,000 gold coins, 375 tons of silver, 675 tons of bronze, and 4,000 tons of iron.

“Then the man who had received one talent also approached and said, ‘Master, I know you. You’re a difficult man, reaping where you haven’t sown and gathering where you haven’t scattered seed.

He called 10 of his slaves, gave them 10 minas, and told them, ‘Engage in business until I come back.’

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy!’

Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.

But Naaman insisted, “Please, accept 150 pounds.” He urged Gehazi and then packed 150 pounds of silver in two bags with two changes of clothes. Naaman gave them to two of his young men who carried them ahead of Gehazi.

A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

since God’s gracious gifts and calling are irrevocable.

And throw this good-for-nothing slave into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

As the king was passing by, he cried out to the king and said, “Your servant marched out into the middle of the battle. Suddenly, a man turned aside and brought someone to me and said, ‘Guard this man! If he is ever missing, it will be your life in place of his life, or you will weigh out 75 pounds of silver.’

He took the crown from the head of their king, and it was placed on David’s head. The crown weighed 75 pounds of gold, and it had a precious stone in it. In addition, David took away a large quantity of plunder from the city.

Then the master of that slave had compassion, released him, and forgave him the loan.

The weight of gold that came to Solomon annually was 25 tons,

“And another came and said, ‘Master, here is your mina. I have kept it hidden away in a cloth

“‘Well done, good slave!’ he told him. ‘Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, have authority over 10 towns.’

The king of Egypt deposed him in Jerusalem and fined the land 7,500 pounds of silver and 75 pounds of gold.

They went to Ophir and acquired gold there—16 tons—and delivered it to Solomon.

The bronze of the presentation offering totaled 5,310 pounds.

The weight of gold that came to Solomon annually was 25 tons,

Then a lead cover was lifted, and there was a woman sitting inside the basket.