Matthew 25:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.”
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BSBPD
“Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“In like manner he also that received the two gained other two.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“in like manner also he who <FI>received<Fi> the two, he gained, also he, other two;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Matthew 25:17 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 18:19For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”
- 2 Samuel 19:32Barzillai was quite old, eighty years of age, and since he was a very wealthy man, he had provided for the king while he stayed in Mahanaim.
- 1 Kings 18:3and Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace. (Now Obadiah greatly feared the LORD,
- 2 Kings 4:8One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.
- Job 29:11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,
- Job 31:16If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
- Proverbs 3:9Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest;
- Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
- Mark 14:3While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
- Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Acts 10:2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
- Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
- 2 Corinthians 8:12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
- 2 Corinthians 9:11You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
- Galatians 6:9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- Ephesians 5:16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
- Colossians 4:17Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
- 1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
- 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- 1 Peter 4:10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
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