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

But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed.

In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more.

“Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, ‘Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more talents.’