Matthew 25:18 web — But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

World English Bible

"But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money."

— Matthew 25:18, World English Bible

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Matthew 25 — Context

15

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

16

Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.

17

In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.

18

But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

19

"Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reconciled accounts with them.

20

He who received the five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents. Behold, I have gained another five talents besides them.'

21

"His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'

Matthew 25:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:18 say?
Matthew 25:18 in the World English Bible reads: “But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord'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 (WEB): “But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord'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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