^{15 Ref} And it came to pass, when he was come back again, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants, unto whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading.

^{16 Ref} And the first came before him, saying, Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more.

^{17 Ref} And he said unto him, Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

^{18 Ref} And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds.

^{19 Ref} And he said unto him also, Be thou also over five cities.