12 Bible verses about talents, quoted word for word from the King James Version (KJV) and the World English Bible (WEB). Both translations are in the public domain. Tap a chapter link to read each verse in its full context.
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Romans 12:6-8
KJVHaving then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
WEBhaving gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching; or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
KJVAnd 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.
WEBTo one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
KJVEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
WEBEvery good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation nor turning shadow.
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