Matthew 25:26 akjv — His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather…

American King James Version

"His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: "

— Matthew 25:26, American King James Version

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Matthew 25 — Context

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His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter you into the joy of your lord.

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Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you that you are an hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not strewed:

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And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the earth: see, there you have that is yours.

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His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed:

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You should therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with usury.

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Take therefore the talent from him, and give it to him which has ten talents.

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For to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.

Matthew 25:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:26 say?
Matthew 25:26 in the American King James Version reads: “His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: ”
Where is Matthew 25:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 26.
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 25:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:26 in?
Matthew 25:26 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 25:26?
Matthew 25:26 reads (AKJV): “His lord answered and said to him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strewed: ” 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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