^{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.