Bible Verses About Using Talents

As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another , as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily , as to the Lord, and not unto men;

For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

And 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.

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly , according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure , then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

Every 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.

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.