Matthew 25:25 asv — and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own.

American Standard Version

"and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own. "

— Matthew 25:25, American Standard Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

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And he also that received the two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: lo, I have gained other two talents.

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His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

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And he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou didst not sow, and gathering where thou didst not scatter;

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and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own.

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But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;

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thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back mine own with interest.

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Take ye away therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him that hath the ten talents.

Matthew 25:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:25 say?
Matthew 25:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own. ”
Where is Matthew 25:25 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 25.
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 25:25.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:25 in?
Matthew 25:25 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 25:25?
Matthew 25:25 reads (ASV): “and I was afraid, and went away and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, thou hast thine own. ” 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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