Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
Bible References
Is
Matthew 3:2
“Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 13:24
Jesus gave them another parable [to consider], saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
Matthew 25:1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Which
Matthew 25:19 “Now after a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.
Luke 16:1
Now Jesus was also saying to the disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager [of his estate], and accusations [against this man] were brought to him, that this man was squandering his [master’s] possessions.
Luke 19:12
So He said, “A nobleman went to a distant country to obtain for himself a kingdom, and [then] to return.
Romans 14:12
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
1 Corinthians 4:5
So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be repaid for what has been done in the body, whether good or bad [that is, each will be held responsible for his actions, purposes, goals, motives—the use or misuse of his time, opportunities and abilities].