and to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his ability, and went abroad.

but if he do not listen, take with thee one or two more; that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

In like manner, he that had received the two gained two more.

He also that had received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou intrustedst to me two talents; see, I have gained two talents more.