14 “But his subjects were hating him, and sent a delegation after him, to say, ‘We do not wish this one to reign over us.’
15 “And it came to be, when he came back, having received the reign, that he sent for these servants to whom he had given the silver, in order to know what each had gained by trading.
16 “And the first came, saying, ‘Master, your mina has earned ten minas.’
17 “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant. Because you were trustworthy in a small matter, have authority over ten cities.’
18 “And the second came, saying, ‘Master, your mina has earned five minas.’
19 “And he said to him also, ‘And you – be over five cities.’
20 “And another came, saying, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I kept laid up in a handkerchief.