"For {the kingdom of heaven is} as a man travelling into a far country, {who} called his own servants, and delivered unto…" — Matthew 25:14

Matthew 25:14 · KJV

“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

Verse 13

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

Verse 15

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. {talents: a talent is one hundred and eighty seven pounds ten shillings}

Matthew 25 — Context

But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

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.

Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made {them} other five talents.

Cross References

Mark 13:34

{For the Son of man is} as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

Romans 12:6-8

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, {let us prophesy} according to the proportion of faith;

1 Peter 4:9-11

Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

Luke 19:12-27

He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.

Matthew 25:14-30

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.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 12:4

Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Ephesians 4:11

And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;