Matthew 24:47
Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
Cross-references
Matthew 25:21 repeats the reward of being put in charge of many things — 'well done, good and faithful servant' mirrors the promise here.
Matthew 25:23 echoes the same reward — 'I will put you in charge of many things' — confirming the principle of faithful stewardship.
Luke 12:37 depicts the master serving the watching servants — a different honor, but from the same parable of faithful watchfulness.
Luke 12:44 is the identical promise — 'he will put him in charge of all his possessions' — directly parallel to Matthew's account.
Luke 19:17 rewards the faithful servant with charge over ten cities, paralleling the principle of entrusting greater responsibility.
In 2 Timothy 2:12, enduring faithfulness leads to reigning with Christ — directly parallel to being set over the master's possessions.
In Revelation 3:21, the victor sits with Christ on His throne — the same idea of being granted authority alongside the master.
In Luke 22:30, faithful disciples are promised thrones and authority in the kingdom — matching the reward of being put in charge of all possessions.
In Revelation 21:7, the victor inherits all things — parallel to being put in charge of all the master's possessions.
In John 12:26, Jesus promises that the Father will honor those who serve Him — a general reward for faithful service like the faithful servant's promotion.
In 1 Peter 5:4, faithful shepherds receive the crown of glory — another reward for stewardship, though the imagery differs from authority over possessions.