
The first steward receives five talents (money), the second steward receives two talents, and the third steward receives one talent, all with the same instructions to invest it. The first two servants invest their money and double the amount given to them, while the third steward buries his talent in the ground out of fear of losing it. Upon the wealthy man's return, he is pleased with the first two servants - they doubled his money. He praises them and rewards them with more money to invest. He rebukes and punishes the third servant for his inaction.



