Matthew 25:19
“After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.”
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
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Cross-References
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.”
“So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,”
“While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.”
“Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;”
“There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:”