Much Is Given

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

• Presumption

Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.

Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

• Talent

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.