Matthew 24:45

New Living Translation

“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

Cross References

Exodus 36:4

Finally the craftsmen who were working on the sanctuary left their work.

Proverbs 14:35

A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.

Proverbs 28:20

The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

Ezekiel 34:2

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds, the leaders of Israel. Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: What sorrow awaits you shepherds who feed yourselves instead of your flocks. Shouldn’t shepherds feed their sheep?

Ezekiel 46:24

The man said to me, “These are the kitchens to be used by the Temple assistants to boil the sacrifices offered by the people.”

Matthew 10:16

“Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.

Matthew 13:52

Then he added, “Every teacher of religious law who becomes a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a homeowner who brings from his storeroom new gems of truth as well as old.”

Matthew 24:46

If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.

Matthew 25:2

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

Matthew 25:21

“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’

Matthew 25:23

“The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

Matthew 7:24

“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.

Luke 19:17

“‘Well done!’ the king exclaimed. ‘You are a good servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.’

Acts 20:28

“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him,

2 Timothy 2:2

You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

Hebrews 3:5

Moses was certainly faithful in God’s house as a servant. His work was an illustration of the truths God would reveal later.

Revelation 2:13

“I know that you live in the city where Satan has his throne, yet you have remained loyal to me. You refused to deny me even when Antipas, my faithful witness, was martyred among you there in Satan’s city.

Ruth 2:6

And the foreman replied, “She is the young woman from Moab who came back with Naomi.