When the disciples thought that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately, Jesus told them the parable of the
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When the disciples thought that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately, Jesus told them the parable of the pounds. This parable is also known as the parable of the talents in another gospel account. In this parable, a nobleman goes on a journey and entrusts his servants with a sum of money (pounds or talents) to invest while he is away. When he returns, he calls his servants to account for their investments. The ones who invested wisely and made a profit were rewarded, while the one who buried the money was punished. This parable teaches us that we are all given talents and resources by God, and we will be held accountable for how we use them. It also emphasizes the importance of being faithful and diligent in our service to God, even in the face of delay or uncertainty regarding the coming of the kingdom.