Matthew 25:14
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 25
“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”Matthew 25:14
What Does Matthew 25:14 Mean?
Matthew 25:14 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship, Kingdom of God, and Hospitality.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 25:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 13:34“For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.”Luke 12:48“But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”Luke 19:13“And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.”Romans 12:6“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”1 Peter 4:9“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”Luke 19:12“He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.”1 Corinthians 4:1“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”1 Corinthians 12:4“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.”1 Corinthians 12:7“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”Matthew 21:33“Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:”Luke 16:1“And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.”1 Corinthians 3:5“Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?”1 Peter 4:10“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”Mark 12:1“And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.”Luke 20:9“Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.”1 Corinthians 4:7“For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Luke 16:12“And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?”Ezekiel 46:17“But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servants, then it shall be his to the year of liberty; after it shall return to the prince: but his inheritance shall be his sons’ for them.”
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