Matthew 25:17

The Parable Of The Talents

¹⁶ Right away the servant who received the five talents traded with them and made another five talents. ¹⁷ In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more. ¹⁸ He who received the one dug a hole in the ground and hid his lord's money.

In Like Manner

The Twelve

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household; and that they may remain in the righteous and just way of Jehovah. Jehovah will bring to Abraham what he told him.

2 Samuel 19:32

Barzillai was a very old man. He was eighty years old. He was very rich. He supplied the king with food while he was staying at Mahanaim.

1 Kings 18:3-4

Ahab sent for Obadiah, the controller of the king's house. Obadiah had great respect for Jehovah.

2 Kings 4:8-10

Elisha went to Shunem, where a rich woman lived. She invited him to a meal. From that time on every time he went to Shunem he would have his meals at her house.

Job 29:11-17

When the ear heard, it commended me, and when the eye saw, it approved.

Job 31:16-22

If I have withheld anything that the poor desired, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

Proverbs 3:9-10

Honor Jehovah with your wealth and give him the best of all you have.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.

Mark 14:3-8

He was in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper. While he was dining a woman with an alabaster vase filled with costly perfume, of pure nard (spikenard), brake it open and poured it over his head.

Acts 9:36-39

A disciple named Tabitha was at Joppa. Her name, when translated means Dorcas. This woman did many good works and gave gifts of mercy.

Acts 10:2

He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.

Acts 11:29-30

The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 9:11-14

You will be made rich in everything. And you can be generous on every occasion. This will cause thanksgiving to God through us.

Galatians 6:9-10

Let us not grow tired of doing good things for in due season we shall harvest, if we do not faint.

Ephesians 5:16

Make the most of your time (redeem or ransom back time), because the days are evil.

Colossians 4:17

Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.

1 Timothy 5:10

having a good reputation for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the holy ones, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

2 Timothy 1:16-18

The Lord grants mercy to the house of Onesiphorus: for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chains.

Hebrews 6:10-11

For God is not unrighteous (unjust) to forget your work and the love you showed for his name. You ministered to the holy ones and continue to minister.

1 Peter 4:10

According to the gift you have received, minister among yourselves, as good stewards of the increased grace (divine influence) (love) of God.