^{16 Ref} Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

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

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

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