Luke 19:17
And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
Cross-references
Luke 16:10 states the principle directly: faithfulness in little leads to faithfulness in much—the exact logic behind the parable's reward.
Luke 22:28-30 promises the disciples thrones judging Israel for their continued faithfulness—another example of ruling authority granted to faithful servants.
In Luke 12:44, the faithful steward is set over all the master's possessions — an identical reward promise to the authority over cities here.
In Luke 22:29, Jesus assigns a kingdom to his disciples — a parallel bestowal of authority on faithful followers, echoing the reward here.
Genesis 39:4 shows Joseph's faithful service rewarded with authority over his master's house, mirroring the principle of trust in small matters leading to greater charge.
Matthew 25:21 is the parallel parable of talents: the same 'well done, good and faithful servant' commendation and promotion to greater responsibility.
In Revelation 2:26-29, the promise of authority over nations echoes the reward of authority over cities here — both eschatological rewards for faithfulness.
In Matthew 24:47, the faithful servant is set over all the master's possessions — a direct parallel to the reward of authority over ten cities here.
In Matthew 25:20, the faithful servant returns profit and is later rewarded — same parable theme of stewardship leading to greater authority.
In Matthew 24:45, the faithful and wise servant is set over the household — a parallel image of entrusted stewardship before reward.