Luke 19:13
New International Version
13 So he called ten of his servants(A) and gave them ten minas.[a] ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’
Footnotes
- Luke 19:13 A mina was about three months’ wages.
Matthew 25:14-15
New International Version
The Parable of the Bags of Gold(A)
14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey,(B) who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag,[a] each according to his ability.(C) Then he went on his journey.
Footnotes
- Matthew 25:15 Greek five talents … two talents … one talent; also throughout this parable; a talent was worth about 20 years of a day laborer’s wage.
John 12:26
New International Version
26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be.(A) My Father will honor the one who serves me.
1 Peter 4:9-11
New International Version
9 Offer hospitality(A) to one another without grumbling.(B) 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,(C) as faithful(D) stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(E) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(F) so that in all things God may be praised(G) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(H)
1 Corinthians 12:7-11
New International Version
7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.(A) 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom,(B) to another a message of knowledge(C) by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith(D) by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing(E) by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers,(F) to another prophecy,(G) to another distinguishing between spirits,(H) to another speaking in different kinds of tongues,[a](I) and to still another the interpretation of tongues.[b] 11 All these are the work of one and the same Spirit,(J) and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 12:10 Or languages; also in verse 28
- 1 Corinthians 12:10 Or languages; also in verse 28
Romans 12:6-8
New International Version
6 We have different gifts,(A) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,(B) then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;(C) 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;(D) 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(E) if it is giving, then give generously;(F) if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Footnotes
- Romans 12:6 Or the
- Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others
2 Peter 1:1
New International Version
1 Simon Peter, a servant(A) and apostle of Jesus Christ,(B)
To those who through the righteousness(C) of our God and Savior Jesus Christ(D) have received a faith as precious as ours:
1 Corinthians 12:28-29
New International Version
28 And God has placed in the church(A) first of all apostles,(B) second prophets,(C) third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing,(D) of helping, of guidance,(E) and of different kinds of tongues.(F) 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Galatians 1:10
New International Version
10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people?(A) If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
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