^{24 Ref} "He also who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter.

^{25 Ref} I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the earth. Behold, you have what is yours.'

^{26 Ref} "But his lord answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant. You knew that I reap where I didn't sow, and gather where I didn't scatter.

^{27 Ref} You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest.

^{28 Ref} Take away therefore the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.