Matthew 25:15

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Cross-reference

Matthew 21:33 also features a master entrusting property (vineyard) to workers—another stewardship parable with judgment.

Luke 12:48 Parallel

Luke 12:48 states the same principle: greater privilege means greater accountability, directly parallel to the talents parable.

Luke 19:13 Parallel

Luke 19:13 is the parallel parable of the minas, where servants are given money to invest—same stewardship lesson.

Eph 4:7 directly states grace given to each according to Christ's measure—strong parallel to talents given according to ability.

1 Pet 4:10 calls believers stewards of God's varied grace—direct parallel to the parable's stewardship of talents.

1 Cor 3:5 shows God assigning different roles to servants—mirrors the master giving talents according to each's ability.

1 Corinthians 4:7 Related theme

1 Cor 4:7 reminds that all gifts are received, not earned—echoes the given talents in the parable.

2 Cor 10:13 speaks of assigned area of influence—parallel to each receiving talents within their ability.

2 Tim 1:6 urges fanning the gift of God—similar to using talents, but context is spiritual gift, not money.