Cross-References — Luke 16

5 pairs

Luke 16:10referencesMatthew 25:21
Luke 16:10 emphasizes the principle of faithfulness in small things leading to greater responsibilities, which is similarly taught in the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:21.
Thematic focusFaithfulness, Stewardship, Responsibility.
Luke 16:13referencesMatthew 6:24
Both Luke 16:13 and Matthew 6:24 teach that one cannot serve two masters, highlighting the impossibility of serving both God and money.
Thematic focusLoyalty, Devotion, Idolatry.
Luke 16:15references1 Samuel 16:7
Luke 16:15 states that God knows the heart, which aligns with 1 Samuel 16:7 where God tells Samuel that He looks at the heart rather than outward appearances.
Thematic focusGod's Omniscience, Inner Character, True Worth.
Luke 16:19-31referencesMatthew 25:31-46
The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 parallels the teaching of the final judgment in Matthew 25:31-46, emphasizing the consequences of neglecting the needy.
Thematic focusJudgment, Compassion, Eternal Consequences.
Luke 16:31referencesJohn 5:46-47
In Luke 16:31, the refusal to believe even if someone rises from the dead is echoed in John 5:46-47, where Jesus speaks of the disbelief in Moses' writings as a precursor to disbelief in Him.
Thematic focusUnbelief, Resurrection, Testimony of Scripture.

Luke 16:10→referencesMatthew 25:21