Matthew 25:20

And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

Cross-reference

Luke 19:16 Parallel

Luke 19:16 is the parallel parable of the minas, where a servant reports earning ten minas from one, mirroring the faithful stewardship here.

Luke 19:17 Parallel

Luke 19:17 shows the master's commendation and reward for faithful stewardship, directly following the servant's report in Matthew 25:20.

2 Corinthians 10:18 emphasizes that approval comes from the Lord, not self-commendation — the servant here simply reports and receives the master's praise.

Luke 12:37 Parallel

Luke 12:37 shows a master rewarding faithful servants by serving them, similar to the master's joy and reward here.

Luke 12:42 Parallel

Luke 12:42 asks who is the faithful manager set over the household, paralleling the trustworthy stewardship displayed here.

Acts 20:24 Parallel

Acts 20:24 expresses Paul's determination to finish his God-given task, reflecting the same faithful stewardship as the servant doubling his talents.

1 Corinthians 15:10 highlights that faithful labor is empowered by grace, similar to the servant's productive use of the master's gifts.

2 Timothy 4:7-8 describes Paul's faithful completion of his ministry, analogous to the servant's faithful return of doubled talents.

James 2:18 Parallel

James 2:18 emphasizes that deeds demonstrate faith, similar to how the servant's productive work shows his faithfulness with the talents.