Matthew 25:21

God's Word

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 28:20

A trustworthy person has many blessings, but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? The master will put that person in charge of giving the other servants their food at the right time.

Matthew 24:47

I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Matthew 25:46

“These people will go away into eternal punishment, but those with God’s approval will go into eternal life.”

Luke 12:44

I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.

Luke 16:10

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with a lot. Whoever is dishonest with very little is dishonest with a lot.

John 12:26

Those who serve me must follow me. My servants will be with me wherever I will be. If people serve me, the Father will honor them.

John 14:3

If I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again. Then I will bring you into my presence so that you will be where I am.

John 17:24

“Father, I want those you have given to me to be with me, to be where I am. I want them to see my glory, which you gave me because you loved me before the world was made.

Romans 2:29

Rather, a person is a Jew inwardly, and circumcision is something that happens in a person’s heart. Circumcision is spiritual, not just a written rule. That person’s praise will come from God, not from people.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people’s motives. Then each person will receive praise from God.

2 Corinthians 10:18

It isn’t the person who makes his own recommendation who receives approval, but the person whom the Lord recommends.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Whether we live in the body or move out of it, our goal is to be pleasing to him.

Philippians 1:23

I find it hard to choose between the two. I would like to leave this life and be with Christ. That’s by far the better choice.

1 Timothy 3:13

Those deacons who serve well gain an excellent reputation and will have confidence as a result of their faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:12

If we endure, we will rule with him. If we disown him, he will disown us.

Hebrews 12:2

We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 21:7

Everyone who wins the victory will inherit these things. I will be their God, and they will be my children.

Revelation 3:21

I will allow everyone who wins the victory to sit with me on my throne, as I have won the victory and have sat down with my Father on his throne.

Revelation 7:17

The lamb in the center near the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs filled with the water of life, and God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”