Luke 16:10

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Cross-references

Luke 16:12 Parallel

Luke 16:12 extends the principle: how we handle what belongs to another (God) determines what we receive as our own eternal inheritance.

Luke 16:11 Parallel

Luke 16:11 develops the same thought: faithfulness with worldly wealth is prerequisite for receiving true spiritual riches.

Luke 16:8 Parallel

Luke 16:8 describes the dishonest manager's shrewdness — setting up the contrast with the call to faithfulness here.

Luke 19:17 Parallel

Luke 19:17 uses the exact same phrase—faithful in a very little—rewarded with authority over cities, confirming the principle of proportionate reward.

Luke 12:48 Parallel

Luke 12:48 adds that much is required from those given much — complementing the principle of faithfulness with little.

John 12:6 Contrast

John 12:6 reveals Judas was a thief who stole from the money bag — a direct negative example of dishonesty in a little thing leading to greater betrayal.

Matthew 25:21 repeats the same principle: faithfulness over a little leads to being set over much and entering the master's joy.

Titus 2:10 Parallel

In Titus 2:10, slaves are urged to show all good faith in their work — a direct application of being faithful in small responsibilities.

Genesis 39:6 shows Potiphar entrusting all to Joseph because of his faithfulness — a positive illustration of being faithful in little leading to much responsibility.

1 Corinthians 4:2 requires stewards to be faithful — the exact standard Jesus teaches about trustworthiness.

Nehemiah 7:2 appoints Hananiah because he was a faithful man — a direct link between faithfulness and being entrusted with great responsibility.

2 Kings 22:7 similarly affirms the workers dealt honestly, requiring no accounting — another positive illustration of the principle.

2 Kings 12:15 notes temple workers dealt honestly, so no accounting was needed — a direct example of faithfulness in little leading to trust.

Matthew 24:45 asks who is the faithful servant put in charge — the same expectation of trustworthiness in stewardship.

Proverbs 28:20 Related theme

Proverbs 28:20 promises blessing to the faithful — reinforcing the reward for trustworthiness with little.

In Nehemiah 13:13, trustworthy men are appointed over treasuries — illustrating faithful stewardship with small resources.

2 Corinthians 8:12 says giving is acceptable according to what one has — aligning with the principle of faithfulness with little.

In 2 Timothy 2:2, entrusting teaching to reliable people reflects the need for proven faithfulness in small matters.

Joshua 1:1 Parallel

Joshua 1:1 appoints Joshua as successor after serving as Moses' assistant — reflecting the pattern of being faithful in a smaller role before receiving greater charge.