Using Talents

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God; — read the full passage →

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, 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.

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

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

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

For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto 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, even that which he hath shall be taken away.

Now as for these four youths, 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, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.

Now concerning spiritualgifts, 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 supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear. — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

And let every wise-hearted man among you come, and make all that Jehovah hath commanded:

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

But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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

So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, 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, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.

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

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal.

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

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

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

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will.

Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.

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

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

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

but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called To-day; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin:

Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.

And he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou didst not sow, and gathering where thou didst not scatter;

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

And there are diversities of ministrations, and 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 supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear. — read the full passage →

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

Yet I would that all men were even as I myself. Howbeit each man hath his own gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that 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 even as we have many members in one body, and all the members have not the same office:

And he gave some to be 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 that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail; and the woman was 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 he entered and was passing through Jericho. — read the full passage →

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according as a man hath, not according as he hath not.

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

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, divers kinds of tongues.

And Bezalel and Oholiab shall work, and every wise-hearted man, in whom Jehovah hath put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Jehovah hath commanded. — read the full passage →

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

But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

have all gifts of healings? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

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

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

Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour.

If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own.

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

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ:

But from those who were reputed to be somewhat (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth not man’s person)—they, I say, who were of repute imparted nothing to me:

Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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

And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord.

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

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

But 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 did not scatter;

And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them, Trade ye herewith till I come.

But Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.

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

or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

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

if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

for by grace have ye been 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 found vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

But the wise answered, saying, Peradventure there will not be enough for us and you: go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincerity also of your love. — read the full passage →

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

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

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

And he that received the five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: lo, I have gained other five talents.

a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.

to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit;

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

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

Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye yourselves also 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 →

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.