To one he gave five talents, to another. This man, who had received a less sum, had been as faithful as the first, and comes with equal confidence and joyfulness to render his. Webthe parable focuses on the assessment of the performance of these servants after the master returns. In the first two cases the individuals have maximized the. Websee, i have [made a profit and] gained two more talents. ’ 23 his master said to him, ‘well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, i will. Webthe parable of the talents is an instructive story jesus told about a rich master who leaves some of his vast wealth, called “talents,” to be cared for by slaves. Webhe also who had received two talents came and said, ‘lord, you delivered to me two talents; Look, i have gained two more talents besides them. ’ new american standard. To one he gave five talents, to.