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.
Ver. 15. According to his several ability] Usurers use not to lend to those that cannot give pledge or security. Howbeit, we have nothing of our own, but according to the measure of our gifts and faith,Ephesians 4:13, the measure of the rule distributed to us, 2 Corinthians 10:13, the measure of grace concredited, Romans 12:6 .