Straightway [ε υ θ ε ω ς]. Connected with the beginning of this verse, instead of with the end of ver 14 Straightway he that had received, etc., indicating promptness on the servant's part.

Traded with them [η ρ γ α σ α τ ο ε ν α υ τ ο ι ς]. Lit., wrought with them. The virgins wait, the servants work.

Made [ε π ο ι η σ ε ν]. Not made them, as A. V. The word is used in our sense of make money. Wyc. and Tynd., won. Geneva, gained. Some read ejkerdhsen, gained, as in ver. 17.

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