Matthew 25:14
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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 25 connects to 10 cross-references. Three parables on readiness and judgment: the wise and foolish virgins who await the bridegroom, the talents entrusted to servants with differing returns, and the great judgment of the nations based on care for 'the least of these my brothers' …
Other Translations
Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
`For--as a man going abroad did call his own servants, and did deliver to them his substance,
For it is as when a man, about to take a journey, got his servants together, and gave them his property.
Cross References
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it …
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority …
And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and …
Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a …
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.