Matthew 25:17

New International Reader's Version

The one with the two bags of gold earned two more.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him. He must direct his children to live in the way that pleases me. And he must direct the members of his family after him to do the same. So he must guide all of them in doing what is right and fair. Then I, the Lord, will do for Abraham what I have promised him.”

2 Samuel 19:32

He was very old. He was 80 years old. He had given the king everything he needed while the king was staying in Mahanaim. That’s because Barzillai was very wealthy.

Matthew 25:16

The slave who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work. He earned five bags more.

Matthew 25:18

But the man who had received one bag went and dug a hole in the ground. He hid his master’s money in it.

Acts 10:2

Cornelius and all his family were faithful and worshiped God. He gave freely to people who were in need. He prayed to God regularly.

2 Corinthians 8:12

Do you really want to give? Then the gift is measured by what someone has. It is not measured by what they don’t have.

Ephesians 5:16

Make the most of every opportunity. The days are evil.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, “Be sure that you complete the work the Lord gave you to do.”

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

1 Peter 4:10

God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.