[14] For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them [15] 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. [16] he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and them other five talents. [17] likewise he that had received two, gained other two. [18] But he that had received one went and digged the earth, and his lord's money. [19] After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. [20] And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst five talents: I have gained five talents more.