Matthew 25:18
But he who was given the one went away and put it in a hole in the earth, and kept his lord's money in a secret place.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
In Context
17In the same way he who had been given the two got two more.
19Now after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes up his account with them.
Cross References
Proverbs 18:9He who does not give his mind to his work is brother to him who makes destruction.
Haggai 1:2These are the words of the Lord of armies: These people say, The time has not come for building the Lord's house.
Luke 19:20And another came, saying, Lord, here is your pound, which I put away in a cloth;
2 Peter 1:8For if you have these things in good measure, they will make you fertile and full of fruit in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:15-31
The Parable of the Talents. 14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents. 17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had… Read the whole commentary →