^{16 Ref} `And the first came near, saying, Sir, thy pound did gain ten pounds;

^{17 Ref} and he said to him, Well done, good servant, because in a very little thou didst become faithful, be having authority over ten cities.

^{18 Ref} `And the second came, saying, Sir, thy pound made five pounds;

^{19 Ref} and he said also to this one, And thou, become thou over five cities.