Matthew 25:18 · KJV
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.”
— Matthew 25:18
And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Matthew 25 — Context
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made {them} other five talents.
17And likewise he that {had received} two, he also gained other two.
18But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
Cross References
2 Peter 1:8
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. {barren: Gr. idle}
Haggai 1:2-4
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.
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Luke 19:20
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, {here is} thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
Proverbs 26:13-16
The slothful {man} saith, {There is} a lion in the way; a lion {is} in the streets.
Malachi 1:10
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.
Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.