¹⁵ and to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to each according to his several ability, went abroad immediately.

²⁴ and he having begun to take account, there was brought near to him one debtor of a myriad of talents,

⁴⁸ and he who, not having known, and having done things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few; and to every one to whom much was given, much shall be required from him; and to whom they did commit much, more abundantly they will ask of him.

¹³ and having called ten servants of his own, he gave to them ten pounds, and said unto them, Do business -- till I come;

¹⁴ and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.