Matthew 25:17

New Century Version

In the same way, the servant who had two bags invested them and earned two more.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to, to live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.”

2 Samuel 19:32

Barzillai was a very old man, eighty years old. He had taken care of the king when David was staying at Mahanaim, because Barzillai was a very rich man.

Matthew 25:16

The servant who got five bags went quickly to invest the money and earned five more bags.

Matthew 25:18

But the servant who got one bag went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid the master’s money.

Acts 10:2

Cornelius was a religious man. He and all the other people who lived in his house worshiped the true God. He gave much of his money to the poor and prayed to God often.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.

Ephesians 5:16

Use every chance you have for doing good, because these are evil times.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, “Be sure to finish the work the Lord gave you.”

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God’s various gifts of grace.