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Matthew 25:22

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

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.

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