Quotes about Talents
I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold,
- Ezra 8:26
To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
- Matthew 25:15
The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more.
- Matthew 25:16
Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.
- Matthew 25:17
The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’
- Matthew 25:20
The servant who had received the two talents also came and said, ‘Master, you entrusted me with two talents. See, I have gained two more.’
- Matthew 25:22
‘Master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten!’
- Luke 19:25
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
- Romans 12:6
There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 12:4
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
- 1 Peter 4:10
A timeless lesson for a deeply fulfilling life is to discover your calling, that special work or consuming occupation that fully engages your special talents with your passions.
- Robin Sharma
If you try to cultivate your talents in someone else's shadow, they might wilt.
- Matshona Dhliwayo