KJV ORIGINAL
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So take that talent away from him and give it to the guy who already has ten talents.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Use what you've got or lose what you have, God rewards those who actually show up.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents as part of his teachings on the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing how God expects his followers to manage the resources and abilities he provides. A master entrusts varying amounts of talents (a unit of currency) to his servants before leaving on a journey, testing their faithfulness and stewardship. Upon his return, he rewards the diligent servants who invested wisely and punishes the fearful one who hid his talent in the ground.
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