Matthew 25:20
“He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents besides them.’”
What does Matthew 25:20 mean?
This is part of Jesus's parable about a master who gives money to his servants before going away. The first servant received five talents (a significant sum) and through hard work or wise investing, doubled what he'd been trusted with. His eagerness to report his success shows both diligence and accountability, coming forward to show the master exactly what he'd done with what he'd been given. What makes this servant stand out is his initiative and faithfulness in the small things. He didn't hide the money or play it safe, nor did he make excuses. He simply used what he had and wanted his master to know about it. For anyone feeling like they're working with limited resources or abilities, this servant's attitude matters more than the exact outcome: he did what he could with what he had.