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In the parable of the Talents how did the master apportion his money?
Matthew: He gave to the first servant five talents, to the second two, to the third, one ([xxv, 15]).
Luke: He gave to each one pound ([xix, 13]).
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What was their gain?
Matthew: Each doubled his money ([16, 17]).
Luke: The first increased his tenfold, the second fivefold ([16, 18]).