Matthew 25:19

New International Reader's Version

“After a long time the master of those slaves returned. He wanted to collect all the money they had earned.

Cross References

Matthew 24:48

But suppose that slave is evil. Suppose he says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time.’

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.

Matthew 25:5

The groom did not come for a long time. So the bridesmaids all grew tired and fell asleep.

Romans 4:6

King David says the same thing. He tells us how blessed people are when God makes them right with himself. They are blessed because they don’t have to do anything in return. David says,

2 Corinthians 5:10

We must all stand in front of Christ to be judged. Each one of us will be judged for what we do while in our bodies. We’ll be judged for the good things and the bad things. Then each of us will receive what we are supposed to get.

James 3:1

My brothers and sisters, most of you shouldn’t become teachers. That’s because you know that those of us who teach will be held more accountable.