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Matthew 25:17 Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So also he who had the two talents made two talents more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, the <i>one with</i> the two gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And likewise he that <i>had received</i> two, he also gained other two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And likewise he who <i>had received</i> two gained two more also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the one who <i>had received</i> the two <i>talents</i> earned two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />“In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“In the same manner the one who <i>had received</i> the two <i>talents</i> gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In the same manner the one who <i>had received</i> the two <i>talents</i> gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the one who had two [made a profit and] gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the man with two earned two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the man with two earned two more. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The servant who had 2,000 coins did the same with his money and earned 2,000 more. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The one who had four thousand dollars did the same and also doubled his money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the same way the servant who had received two thousand coins earned another two thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In the same way, the one who had two talents earned two more. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, the one who had two gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In like manner he who got the two gained another two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the same way he who had the two gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />in like manner also he who [received] the two, he gained, also he, other two;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, the <i>one with</i> the two gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in like manner also he who received the two, he gained, also he, other two;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Likewise he having the two also, gained he also other two.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in like manner he that had received the two, gained other two. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And similarly, he who had received two gained another two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, the one who received two made another two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the second one, he gained by trading gained two others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />So also he of the two gained two others.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner also, he that had received the two, gained other two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Likewise the one having received two gained two others.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />In the same manner also he that had the two, gained also himself two others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so he that had received two, gained likewise other two.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the same way he who had the two gained two more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Likewise he also who <i>received</i> two gained other two.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and likewise he that had the two, he also gained two more:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/25-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7585" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">The Parable of the Talents</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5615.htm" title="5615: hōsautōs (Adv) -- In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.">Likewise,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-ANP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two talents</a> <a href="/greek/2770.htm" title="2770: ekerdēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain.">gained</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-ANP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: alla (Adj-ANP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">more.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-16.htm">Luke 19:16-19</a></span><br />The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’ / His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ / The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a></span><br />But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Matthew 13:8</a></span><br />Still other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a></span><br />Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-7.htm">2 Corinthians 8:7</a></span><br />But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-31.htm">Proverbs 31:31</a></span><br />Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a></span><br />Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a></span><br />Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Proverbs 12:24</a></span><br />The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a></span><br />There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.</p><p class="hdg">he also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-19.htm">Genesis 18:19</a></b></br> For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">2 Samuel 19:32</a></b></br> Now Barzillai was a very aged man, <i>even</i> fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he <i>was</i> a very great man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/18-3.htm">1 Kings 18:3,4</a></b></br> And Ahab called Obadiah, which <i>was</i> the governor of <i>his</i> house. (Now Obadiah feared the LORD greatly: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/matthew/24-33.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/22-26.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/matthew/25-11.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Talents</a> <a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/25-18.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Talents</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Likewise, the one with the two talents</b><br>This phrase refers to the servant in the Parable of the Talents, a story Jesus tells to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven. The "two talents" represent a significant sum of money, indicating the master's trust in the servant's abilities. In the cultural context of the time, a talent was a large unit of currency, often equated to about 20 years of a laborer's wages. This servant, like the one with five talents, is entrusted with a portion of the master's wealth, symbolizing the gifts and responsibilities God gives to His people. The use of "likewise" suggests a parallel action to the servant with five talents, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness regardless of the amount entrusted.<p><b>gained two more.</b><br>The servant's action of gaining two more talents demonstrates his diligence and faithfulness in using what was entrusted to him. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are called to wisely manage and multiply the resources God provides. The doubling of the talents signifies fruitful labor and aligns with the biblical theme of bearing fruit, as seen in <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>, where Jesus speaks of abiding in Him to bear much fruit. This outcome also highlights the reward for faithful service, a recurring theme in Scripture, where God honors those who are faithful with what they have been given, as seen in <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a></b><br>Represents God or Christ, who entrusts His servants with resources and responsibilities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servants.htm">The Servants</a></b><br>Symbolize believers who are given different amounts of talents (resources, gifts, or opportunities) to manage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/talents.htm">Talents</a></b><br>A measure of weight and value, representing the resources or gifts given by God to His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a></b><br>The master's departure signifies the period of waiting for Christ's return, during which believers are to be faithful stewards.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_return.htm">The Return</a></b><br>The master's return represents the second coming of Christ, when accounts will be settled.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a></b><br>Believers are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and gifts God has entrusted to them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/multiplication_of_resources.htm">Multiplication of Resources</a></b><br>Like the servant who gained two more talents, we should seek to multiply what God has given us for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_and_initiative.htm">Diligence and Initiative</a></b><br>The servant with two talents took initiative and worked diligently, setting an example for us to follow in our spiritual and practical lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_god.htm">Accountability to God</a></b><br>We will be held accountable for how we use our God-given resources, emphasizing the importance of living purposefully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_gifts.htm">Diversity of Gifts</a></b><br>Recognize that God gives different gifts and resources to each person, and we are to use them according to His purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_world's_end.htm">What does the Bible say about the end of the world?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_financial_crises.htm">What does the Bible say about financial crises?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_parable's_setting.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence corroborating the setting implied in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_sin's_noetic_effects.htm">What does the Bible say about sports gambling?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Likewise</span>, etc. The second servant made an equally good use of his smaller capital. It matters not whether our endowments are large or little, we have to use them all in the Lord's service. "To whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required" (<a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Luke 12:48</a>); and <span class="accented">vice versa</span>, to whomsoever less is committed, of him less shall be required. The burden is proportioned to the shoulder. We continually observe what to us seem anomalies in the distribution of gifts, but faith sees the hand of God dividing to each severally as he will, and we are confident that God will take account at last not only of the man's ability, but also of his opportunities of exercising the same. "He also" is omitted by Tischendorf, Westcott and Herr, and others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Likewise,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡσαύτως</span> <span class="translit">(hōsautōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5615.htm">Strong's 5615: </a> </span><span class="str2">In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [one with]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two [talents]</span><br /><span class="grk">δύο</span> <span class="translit">(dyo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gained</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκέρδησεν</span> <span class="translit">(ekerdēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2770.htm">Strong's 2770: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="grk">δύο</span> <span class="translit">(dyo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄλλα</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/25-17.htm">Matthew 25:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/25-17.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:17 In like manner he also who got (Matt. 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