Matthew 25:16

The Parable Of The Talents

¹⁵ to another two, and to another one; to each according to his ability: and then he took his journey. ¹⁶  Now he that had received the five talents, went and traded with them, and gained other five talents: ¹⁷ and likewise he that had the two, he also gained two more:

The Twelve

Acts 13:36

Now David having served his own generation according to the will of God, fell asleep, and was laid with his fathers, and saw corruption: but He whom God raised,

Romans 15:18-19

For I shall not go about to speak of any thing, but what Christ hath wrought by me, (to gain the obedience of the Gentiles,) both in word and deed:

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

For if I preach the gospel, yet I have no ground for boasting; because I am under necessity to do it: and wo is me if I do not preach the Gospel.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his favor to me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Timothy 6:17-18

Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good,

2 Timothy 2:6

The husbandman must labour first, in order to partake of the fruits.

2 Timothy 4:5-8

But be thou watchful in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, give full proof of thy ministry.

3 John 1:5-8

Beloved, thou actest faithfully in whatsoever service thou dost to the brethren, and to strangers too;