Matthew 25:18 nasb — "But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.

NASB

""But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money."

— Matthew 25:18, NASB

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Matthew 25 — Context

15

"To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey.

16

"Immediately the one who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and gained five more talents.

17

"In the same manner the one who had received the two talents gained two more.

18

"But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.

19

"Now after a long time the master of those slaves *came and *settled accounts with them.

20

"The one who had received the five talents came up and brought five more talents, saying, 'Master, you entrusted five talents to me. See, I have gained five more talents.'

21

"His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.'

Matthew 25:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:18 say?
Matthew 25:18 in the NASB reads: “"But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.”
Where is Matthew 25:18 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 18.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 25:18.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:18 in?
Matthew 25:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 25:18?
Matthew 25:18 reads (NASB): “"But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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