15. And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, yet to another he gave one, to each according to his own ability. And promptly, he set out.
16. Then he who had received five talents went out, and he made use of these, and he gained another five.
17. And similarly, he who had received two gained another two.
18. But he who had received one, going out, dug into the earth, and he hid the money of his lord.
19. Yet truly, after a long time, the lord of those servants returned and he settled accounts with them.