Matthew 25:20
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 25
“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.”Matthew 25:20
What Does Matthew 25:20 Mean?
Matthew 25:20 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to Matthew 25:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 31:25“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”Matthew 25:10“And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”2 Corinthians 10:18“For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.”Luke 12:37“Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.”Luke 12:42“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”Luke 19:16“Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.”Colossians 1:29“Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.”2 Timothy 4:1“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;”James 2:18“Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.”Matthew 5:30“And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
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