Matthew 25:18

But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

But {G1161} he that had received {G2983} one {G1520} went {G565} and digged {G3736} in {G1722} the earth {G1093}, and {G2532} hid {G613} his {G846} lord's {G2962} money {G694}.

But the one given one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.

But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money.

But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.

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Cross-References

  • 2 Peter 1:8 (4 votes)

    For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Luke 19:20 (2 votes)

    And another came, saying, Lord, behold, [here is] thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:

  • Malachi 1:10 (2 votes)

    Who [is there] even among you that would shut the doors [for nought]? neither do ye kindle [fire] on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.

  • Hebrews 6:12 (2 votes)

    That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

  • Proverbs 18:9 (2 votes)

    ¶ He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

  • Haggai 1:2 (2 votes)

    Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD'S house should be built.

  • Haggai 1:4 (2 votes)

    [Is it] time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house [lie] waste?