Luke 19:13

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Cross-references

Luke 19:20 Contrast

In Luke 19:20, the unfaithful servant returns with no gain — contrasting with the command to 'do business' in verse 13.

Luke 16:12 Parallel

In Luke 16:12, Jesus teaches faithfulness with what belongs to another — directly parallel to the servants' accountability with the minas.

In Matthew 25:14, a similar parable of talents begins — both depict servants entrusted with money while the master departs, reinforcing stewardship until his return.

In Matthew 25:15, the master distributes talents according to ability — directly parallel to the minas given in Luke 19:13, part of the same parable tradition.

In 1 Peter 4:9-11, believers are called to be good stewards of God's grace — the same principle of faithful service with entrusted resources until the master returns.

In 1 Peter 4:10, the call to use gifts as stewards directly parallels the command to do business with the minas.