King James Version
Matthew 25:17 in the King James Version says “And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 25 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.”
Matthew 25:17 · KJV
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. talents: a talent is 187.pounds 10.ten shillings, chap.18.24
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“he that had received”
G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
“he that had received”
G3588the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
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