Matthew 25:17

The Parable Of The Talents

¹⁶ "The one who received five talents went out at once and invested them and earned five more. ¹⁷ In the same way, the one who had two talents earned two more. ¹⁸ But the one who received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and buried his master's money.

In Like Manner

The Twelve

Genesis 18:19

Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."

2 Samuel 19:32

Now Barzillai was a very old man at the age of 80 years. A very wealthy man, Barzillai had provided for king David during his sojourn in Mahanaim.

1 Kings 18:3-4

Ahab called for Obadiah, his household supervisor. This man, who feared the LORD very much,

2 Kings 4:8-10

Some time later, Elisha went to Shunem, where he met a prominent and wealthy woman who persuaded him to have a meal with her. As a result, whenever he was in the area, he stopped by to eat with her.

Job 29:11-17

"When people heard me speak, they blessed me; when people saw me, they approved me,

Job 31:16-22

"If I refused to grant the desire of the poor or exhausted the eyes of the widow,

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first of all your produce,

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Spread your bread on the water after a while you will find it.

Mark 14:3-8

While Jesus was in Bethany sitting at the table in the home of Simon the leper, a woman arrived with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume made from pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured the perfume on his head.

Acts 9:36-39

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.

Acts 10:2

He was a devout man who feared God, as did everyone in his home. He gave many gifts to the poor among the people and always prayed to God.

Acts 11:29-30

So all of the disciples decided they would send a contribution to the brothers living in Judea, as they were able,

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11-14

In every way you will grow richer and become even more generous, and this will cause others to give thanks to God because of us,

Galatians 6:9-10

Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Ephesians 5:16

making the best use of your time because the times are evil.

Colossians 4:17

Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord."

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

2 Timothy 1:16-18

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often took care of me and was not ashamed that I was a prisoner.

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.

1 Peter 4:10

As good servant managers of God's grace in its various forms, serve one another with the gift each of you has received.