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 is the parallel parable of the minas, where a servant reports earning ten minas from one, mirroring the faithful stewardship here.
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 shows a master rewarding faithful servants by serving them, similar to the master's joy and reward here.
Luke 12:42 asks who is the faithful manager set over the household, paralleling the trustworthy stewardship displayed here.
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 emphasizes that deeds demonstrate faith, similar to how the servant's productive work shows his faithfulness with the talents.