Matthew 25:17

The Parable Of The Talents

¹⁶ the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more. ¹⁷ In the same way the man with two earned two more. ¹⁸ But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.

In Like Manner

The Twelve

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfill to Abraham what He promised him.”

2 Samuel 19:32

Barzillai was a very old man—80 years old—and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the needs of the king while he stayed in Mahanaim.

1 Kings 18:3-4

Ahab called for Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. Obadiah was a man who greatly feared the Lord

2 Kings 4:8-10

One day Elisha went to Shunem. A prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to eat some food. So whenever he passed by, he stopped there to eat.

Job 29:11-17

When they heard me, they blessed me,
and when they saw me, they spoke well of me.

Job 31:16-22

If I have refused the wishes of the poor
or let the widow’s eyes go blind,

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Send your bread on the surface of the waters,
for after many days you may find it.

Mark 14:3-8

While He was in Bethany at the house of Simon who had a serious skin disease, as He was reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of pure and expensive fragrant oil of nard. She broke the jar and poured it on His head.

Acts 9:36-39

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

Acts 10:2

He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.

Acts 11:29-30

So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11-14

You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.

Galatians 6:9-10

So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

Ephesians 5:16

making the most of the time, because the days are evil.

Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippus, “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

2 Timothy 1:16-18

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.

1 Peter 4:10

Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.