Bible in Basic English
"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."
— Matthew 25:18, Bible in Basic English
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”
“But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. ”
“But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.”
“But the one who had received one talent went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money in it.”
“But he that had received the one, going his way, digged into the earth and hid his lord's money.”
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”
And to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to everyone as he was able; and he went on his journey.
Straight away he who had been given the five talents went and did trade with them, and made five more.
In the same way he who had been given the two got two more.
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.
Now after a long time the lord of those servants comes, and makes up his account with them.
And he who had the five talents came with his other five talents, saying, Lord, you gave into my care five talents: see, I have got five more.
His lord said to him, Well done, good and true servant: you have been true in a small thing, I will give you control over great things: take your part in the joy of your lord.