Matthew 24:45-46
45“Who then is athe faithful and bwise servant, ▼▼Greek bondservant; also verses 46, 48, 50
whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? 46 dBlessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. Matthew 25:20-23
20And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me five talents; here, I have made five talents more.’ 21His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and efaithful servant. ▼▼Greek bondservant; also verses 23, 26, 30
gYou have been faithful over a little; hI will set you over much. Enter into ithe joy of your master.’ 22And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, ‘Master, you delivered to me two talents; here, I have made two talents more.’ 23His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ Luke 19:15-19
15When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by doing business. 16The first came before him, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made ten minas more.’ 17And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! ▼▼Greek bondservant; also verse 22
Because you have been kfaithful in a very little, lyou shall have authority over ten cities.’ 18And the second came, saying, ‘Lord, your mina has made five minas.’ 19And he said to him, ‘And you are to be over five cities.’ 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
The Ministry of Apostles
1This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and mstewards of the mysteries of God. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.Titus 1:7
7For an overseer, ▼▼Or bishop; Greek episkopos
oas God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not pbe arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent qor greedy for gain,
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