In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul worked harder by grace, just as the servant worked hard with his talents — both show grace-fueled diligence leading to increase.

In 2 Timothy 2:6, the hardworking farmer who receives first share of crops parallels the servant who gains more talents through diligent work.

In 2 Timothy 4:5-8, Paul's faithful finish and crown of righteousness parallels the servant's reward after faithful work with his talents.

In Romans 15:19, Paul's diligent preaching from Jerusalem to Illyricum mirrors the servant's active trading — both use their gifts to produce fruit.

In 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Paul's compulsion to preach and adapt to all people echoes the servant's immediate effort to multiply his talents.

In 3 John 1:5-8, supporting missionaries uses resources for God's work — similar to the servant using his talents to gain more for his master.