Matthew 25:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The servant who had two thousand coins did the same with his money and earned two thousand more.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

2 Samuel 19:32

Barzillai was eighty years old. He was very rich and had sent food to David in Mahanaim.

Matthew 25:16

As soon as the man had gone, the servant with the five thousand coins used them to earn five thousand more.

Matthew 25:18

But the servant with one thousand coins dug a hole and hid his master's money in the ground.

Acts 10:2

Cornelius was a very religious man. He worshipped God, and so did everyone else who lived in his house. He had given a lot of money to the poor and was always praying to God.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

Ephesians 5:16

These are evil times, so make every minute count.

Colossians 4:17

Remind Archippus to do the work that the Lord has given him to do.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.