Matthew 25:20

New International Reader's Version

The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you trusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have earned five more.’

Cross References

Matthew 18:24

As the king began to do it, a man who owed him 10,000 bags of gold was brought to him.

Luke 19:13

So he sent for ten of his slaves. He gave them each about three months’ pay. ‘Put this money to work until I come back,’ he said.

Acts 20:24

But my life means nothing to me. My only goal is to finish the race. I want to complete the work the Lord Jesus has given me. He wants me to tell others about the good news of God’s grace.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But because of God’s grace I am what I am. And his grace was not wasted on me. No, I have worked harder than all the other apostles. But I didn’t do the work. God’s grace was with me.

Colossians 1:29

That’s what I’m working for. I work hard with all the strength of Christ. His strength works powerfully in me.

James 2:18

But someone will say, “You have faith. I do good deeds.” Show me your faith that doesn’t cause you to do good deeds. And I will show you my faith by the goods deeds I do.