Matthew 25:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.

Proverbs 28:20

God blesses his loyal people, but punishes all who want to get rich quick.

Matthew 24:45

Who are faithful and wise servants? Who are the ones the master will put in charge of giving the other servants their food supplies at the proper time?

Matthew 24:47

You may be sure that a servant who is always faithful will be put in charge of everything the master owns.

Matthew 25:23

“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!”

Matthew 25:46

Then Jesus said, “Those people will be punished for ever. But the ones who pleased God will have eternal life.”

Luke 12:44

A servant who is always faithful will be put in charge of everything the master owns.

Luke 16:10

Anyone who can be trusted in little matters can also be trusted in important matters. But anyone who is dishonest in little matters will be dishonest in important matters.

John 12:26

If you serve me, you must go with me. My servants will be with me wherever I am. If you serve me, my Father will honour you.

John 14:3

After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together.

John 17:24

Father, I want everyone you have given me to be with me, wherever I am. Then they will see the glory that you have given me, because you loved me before the world was created.

Romans 2:29

To be a real Jew you must obey the Law. True circumcision is something that happens deep in your heart, not something done to your body. And besides, you should want praise from God and not from humans.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So don't judge anyone until the Lord returns. He will show what is hidden in the dark and what is in everyone's heart. Then God will be the one who praises each of us.

2 Corinthians 10:18

You may boast about yourself, but the only approval that counts is the Lord's approval.

2 Corinthians 5:9

But whether we are at home with the Lord or away from him, we still try our best to please him.

Philippians 1:23

It is a hard choice to make. I want to die and be with Christ, because that would be much better.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those who serve well as officers will earn a good reputation and will be highly respected for their faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:12

If we don't give up, we will rule with him. If we deny that we know him, he will deny that he knows us.

Hebrews 12:2

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew that later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne!

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.

Revelation 21:7

All who win the victory will be given these blessings. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Revelation 3:21

Everyone who wins the victory will sit with me on my throne, just as I won the victory and sat with my Father on his throne.

Revelation 7:17

The Lamb in the centre of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to streams of life-giving water, and God will wipe all tears from their eyes.”