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See, I have gained two more.’ <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one with the two talents, also having come said, 'Master, you did deliver to me two talents. Behold, I have gained two talents more.' <a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a> He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a> He also who had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.’ <a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, ‘Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have earned two more talents.’ <a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, &#8216Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more talents.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The one also who had received the two talents came up and said, ‘Master, you entrusted to me two talents; see, I have gained two more talents.’ <a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Also the one who had received the two talents came up and said, ‘Master, you handed two talents over to me. See, I have gained two more talents.’ <a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Also the one who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have [made a profit and] gained two more talents.’ <a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “The man with two talents also approached. He said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. See, I’ve earned two more talents.’ <a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Then the man with two talents also approached. He said, Master, you gave me two talents. Look, I&#8217ve earned two more talents.&#8217 <a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents. <a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Next, the servant who had been given 2,000 coins came in and said, "Sir, you gave me 2,000 coins, and I have earned 2,000 more." <a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents. <a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "The one who received four thousand dollars came and said, 'Sir, you gave me four thousand dollars. I've doubled the amount.' <a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the servant who had been given two thousand coins came in and said, 'You gave me two thousand coins, sir. Look! Here are another two thousand that I have earned.' <a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> "The one with two talents also came forward and said, 'Master, you gave me two talents. See, I've earned two more talents. <a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ?Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more besides them.? <a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a> The one with the two talents also came and said, 'Sir, you entrusted two talents to me. See, I have gained two more.' <a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "And he also who had the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. See, I have gained another two talents.' <a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He also that had received two talents came, and said, Lord, thou deliveredst to me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents besides them. <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The second, who had received the two talents, came and said, "'Sir, it was two talents you entrusted to me: see, I have gained two more.' <a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a> “He also who got the two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents in addition to them.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he also, who received the two talents, having come, said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents; behold, I gained two other talents besides them. <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one with the two talents, also having come said, 'Master, you did deliver to me two talents. Behold, I have gained two talents more.' <a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And he who also did receive the two talents having come, said, Sir, two talents thou didst deliver to me; lo, other two talents I did gain besides them. <a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he also having received the two talents, having come near said, Lord, thou deliveredst me two talents; see, I gained two other talents to them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he also that had received the two talents came and said: Lord, thou deliveredst two talents to me: behold I have gained other two. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then he who had received two talents also approached, and he said: ‘Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold, I have gained another two.’ <a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a> [Then] the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made two more.’ <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the one with the two talents came and he said, My lord, you gave me two talents, behold I have gained two others to them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he of his two talents came and he said, “My lord, you gave me two talents, behold, I have gained two other talents on top of them.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he also that had received the two talents came, and said: Lord, you delivered to me two talents; see, I have gained other two talents in addition to them. <a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And the one having received two talents, coming to him, said, Lord, thou didst deliver unto me two talents: behold, I have gained other two talents.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then came also he that had received the two talents: and said, Sir, thou deliveredst to me two talents: lo! I have gained to them two other talents. <a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he also that had received two talents, came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: here are two other talents which I have gain'd besides them. <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "The second, who had received the two talents, came and said, "'Sir, it was two talents you entrusted to me: see, I have gained two more.' <a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"He also, who received the two talents, coming near, said, 'You delivered to me two talents; behold, I gained other two talents.'<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And he also who had received the two talents came to <Fr>him<FR> and said, Lord, thou deliveredst to me two talents, behold I have gained two other talents with them:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/25-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7632" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">The Parable of the Talents</a> …21His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></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 servant</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.">who had received the</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-ANP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/5007.htm" title="5007: talanta (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or talent.">talents</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: Proselthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">‘Master,</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: paredōkas (V-AIA-2S) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">you entrusted</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-ANP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">with two</a> <a href="/greek/5007.htm" title="5007: talanta (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or talent.">talents.</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">See,</a> <a href="/greek/2770.htm" title="2770: ekerdēsa (V-AIA-1S) -- To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain.">I have gained</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-ANP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/5007.htm" title="5007: talanta (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or talent."></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> 23His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/19-18.htm">Luke 19:18-19</a> The second servant came and said, ‘Master, your mina has made five minas.’ / And to this one he said, ‘You shall have authority over five cities.’ <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a> 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.” <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a> He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12</a> So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a> Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Galatians 6:4-5</a> Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else. / For each one should carry his own load. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18-19</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a> 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. <a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a> He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a> There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Proverbs 12:11</a> The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a> Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered to me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.I have.<a href="/luke/19-18.htm">Luke 19:18,19</a> And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds… <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; … <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-3,7,8,12</a> Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Deliveredst</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Second</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Talents</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/matthew/25-44.htm">Care</a> <a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-27.htm">Deliveredst</a> <a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/matthew/25-23.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Second</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Sir</a> <a href="/matthew/25-28.htm">Talents</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div>1. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</a> </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'; 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The servant's approach to the master signifies accountability and responsibility. In the cultural context of the time, servants were often entrusted with significant responsibilities, reflecting the trust and authority given by their masters. This servant's actions are a demonstration of faithfulness and diligence, qualities highly valued in biblical teachings.‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. The term "master" indicates a relationship of authority and submission, common in the societal structure of ancient times. The "two talents" refer to a large sum of money, as a talent was a significant unit of currency in the ancient world, equivalent to many years' wages for a laborer. This reflects the master's trust in the servant's ability to manage substantial resources. Biblically, this can be seen as a metaphor for the gifts and responsibilities God entrusts to His followers.See, I have gained two more.’ The servant's report of gaining two more talents demonstrates his successful stewardship and industriousness. This doubling of the talents symbolizes fruitful labor and the multiplication of resources, which is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of growth and productivity in the Christian life. This outcome aligns with the biblical principle found in <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a>, which states that faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities. The servant's success can also be seen as a type of Christ's work, where the initial investment (His life and teachings) yields a bountiful return (the growth of the Church and the spread of the Gospel).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_servants.htm">The Servants</a> In the Parable of the Talents, the servants represent believers who are entrusted with resources and responsibilities by God. Each servant is given a different amount of talents according to their ability. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> The master in the parable symbolizes Jesus Christ, who entrusts His followers with gifts and expects them to be faithful stewards. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_talents.htm">The Talents</a> Talents in this context refer to a large sum of money, symbolizing the gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities God gives to each believer. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_second_servant.htm">The Second Servant</a> This servant is the focus of <a href="/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22</a>. He receives two talents and doubles them, demonstrating faithfulness and diligence. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_return_of_the_master.htm">The Return of the Master</a> This event represents the second coming of Christ, when He will return to settle accounts with His servants.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_stewardship.htm">Faithfulness in Stewardship</a> God entrusts each believer with specific gifts and responsibilities. We are called to be faithful stewards, using what we have been given to glorify God and serve others. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_to_god.htm">Accountability to God</a> Just as the master returned to settle accounts, we will one day give an account to God for how we have used our resources and opportunities. <a href="/topical/g/growth_through_diligence.htm">Growth through Diligence</a> The second servant's success in doubling his talents teaches us that diligence and effort in using our gifts lead to spiritual growth and reward. <a href="/topical/d/diversity_of_gifts.htm">Diversity of Gifts</a> The different amounts of talents given to each servant remind us that God gives diverse gifts to His people, and each is valuable in His kingdom. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Our focus should be on eternal rewards rather than earthly gains, as the parable points to the ultimate reward of entering into the joy of the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_work-life_balance.htm">What is worth doing even if done poorly?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god's_justice_shown_in_matt_25_24-30.htm">How can the harsh judgment on the servant in Matthew 25:24-30 be reconciled with a supposedly just and merciful God?</a> <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> <a href="/q/what_are_a_church_trustee's_duties.htm">What responsibilities does a church trustee have?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - That had received [the] two talents. This man, who had received a less sum, had been as faithful as the first, and comes with equal confidence and joyfulness to render his account, because he had been true and diligent in furthering his lord's interests to the best of his means and faculties. He had, it seems, less capacity, but had used it to the full. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the [servant] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [who had received] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. talents τάλαντα (talanta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5007.htm">Strong's 5007: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or 'talent'. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. came Προσελθὼν (Proselthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. ‘Master, Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. you entrusted παρέδωκας (paredōkas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. {with} two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. talents. τάλαντά (talanta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5007.htm">Strong's 5007: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the original form of tlao; a balance, i.e. a certain weight or 'talent'. See, ἴδε (ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I have gained ἐκέρδησα (ekerdēsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2770.htm">Strong's 2770: </a> To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. more.’ ἄλλα (alla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/25-22.htm">Matthew 25:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/25-22.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:22 He also who got the two talents (Matt. 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