Matthew 25:19 · KJV
“After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.”
— Matthew 25:19
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
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.
Matthew 25 — Context
And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.
18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20And 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.
21His 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.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 3:12-15
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things {done} in {his} body, according to that he hath done, whether {it be} good or bad.
Romans 14:7-12
For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Matthew 18:23-24
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
Luke 16:1-2
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.
Matthew 24:48
But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
Matthew 25:5
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
Luke 16:19-31
There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: