doubled the amount they were given. The man who was given five talents seems to have come with two bags, each containing five talents, and what he literally says is, “Master, five talents you placed in my hands; look, an additional five talents I have gained.” You can almost feel his proper pride in the achievement. Hendriksen comments, “The man’s eyes are sparkling. He is bubbling over with enthusiasm, is thoroughly thrilled, and, as it were, invites his master to start counting.”3 The man has