Using Talents

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. — read the full passage →

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; — read the full passage →

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. — read the full passage →

A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. — read the full passage →

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.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the Lord hath commanded;

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. — read the full passage →

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

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.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. — read the full passage →

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. — read the full passage →

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.

For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; — read the full passage →

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. — read the full passage →

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.

And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? — read the full passage →

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. — read the full passage →

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: — read the full passage →

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. — read the full passage →

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.

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — read the full passage →

And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; — read the full passage →

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.