*1.* “For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.”  *2* “As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”  *3* “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.”  *4* “To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.”