¹⁶ The first came forward and said, ‘Sir, your money has increased tenfold in value.’ ¹⁷ He said to him, ‘Well done, my good servant. Because you have proved trustworthy in this very small matter, you shall be in charge of ten cities.’

¹⁸ “Next, the second servant came forward and said, ‘Sir, your money has increased fivefold in value.’