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Matthew 25:14 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Matthew 25:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 25 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Talents
“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”
Matthew 25:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 25:14
The kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country—Jesus introduces His parable with basileía tōn ouranōn (βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν), marking this as eschatological teaching about Christ's ascension and return. The anthrōpos apodēmōn (ἄνθρωπος ἀποδημῶν, traveling man) represents Christ departing to receive His kingdom (cf. Luke 19:12).Called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods—The term douloi (δοῦλοι, bond-servants) emphasizes ownership and obligation. The verb paradidōmi (παραδίδωμι, delivered/entrusted) indicates stewardship, not ownership. God's gifts (ta hyparchont...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 25:14
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“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.”
“A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.,He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.,,,,,,,,”
“if prophecy”
“and stewards of God's mysteries.”
“but the same Spirit.”
“prophets; and some”
“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.”
“There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions.,And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.,,,,,,,,”