Matthew 25:17 · King James Version

And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
Matthew 25:17 in the King James Version reads: “And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.”. Read it in the full context of Matthew 25, or compare how other translations render it below.

Matthew 25:17 in Other Translations

KJV And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
WEB In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.
ASV In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.
YLT in like manner also he who received the two, he gained, also he, other two;
WBT And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two.
DBY In like manner also he that [had received] the two, [he also] gained two others.

Commentary on Matthew 25:17

Expositions from classic Bible commentators.

John Gill · Matthew 25:17

And likewise he that received two,.... Talents, or a lesser measure of ministerial gifts:

he also gained other two; he worked and laboured, and traded, in proportion to the gifts he had received; and his improvements and success, under a divine blessing, were answerable.

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Questions about Matthew 25:17

What does Matthew 25:17 say?

Matthew 25:17 in the King James Version reads: “And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.” Read it in the full context of Matthew 25, alongside the classic commentary on this page.

Where is Matthew 25:17 found in the Bible?

Matthew 25:17 is in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 17, in the New Testament.

What Bible translation is Matthew 25:17 shown in?

This is the King James Version (KJV), a public-domain translation. You can compare how other translations render Matthew 25:17 in the table on this page.

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