¹⁵ And to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to everyone as he was able; and he went on his journey.

²⁴ And at the start, one came to him who was in his debt for ten thousand talents.

⁴⁸ But he who, without knowledge, did things for which punishment is given, will get only a small number of blows. The man to whom much is given, will have to give much; if much is given into his care, of him more will be requested.

¹³ And he sent for ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds and said to them, Do business with this till I come.

¹⁴ But his people had no love for him, and sent representatives after him, saying, We will not have this man for our ruler.