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
“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 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 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.”
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.”
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.
Immediately he who received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents.
In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.
But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
"Now after a long time the lord of those servants came, and reconciled accounts with them.
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.'
"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.'