Although each slave received a different number, the master expected all of them to be diligent in using the talents, that is, in serving to the best of their ability in the ministry.
مشابهاً ،‏ عیسی از پیروان مسح‌شده‌اش انتظار دارد که در خدمت موعظه از هیچ تلاشی فروگذار نباشند .‏