Matthew 25:16 — Meaning and Application

For {the kingdom of heaven is} as a man travelling into a far country, {who} called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. {talents: a talent is one hundred and eighty seven pounds ten shillings}

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made {them} other five talents.

And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.