JESUS TELLS THE PARABLE OF THE LOANED MONEY / 25:14–30 / 205 The following parable explains how Jesus’ followers are to “keep watch” (25:13) during their wait for his return. While the previous parable about the wise and foolish bridesmaids stressed readiness, this parable focused on using the waiting time well. 25:14–15 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to