Matthew 25:29 nasb — "For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even…

NASB

""For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away."

— Matthew 25:29, NASB

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Matthew 25 — Context

26

"But his master answered and said to him, 'You wicked, lazy slave, you knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed.

27

'Then you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have received my money back with interest.

28

'Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has the ten talents.'

29

"For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.

30

"Throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

31

"But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne.

32

"All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats;

Matthew 25:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 25:29 say?
Matthew 25:29 in the NASB reads: “"For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.”
Where is Matthew 25:29 in the Bible?
Matthew 25:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 25, verse 29.
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 25:29.
What translation should I read Matthew 25:29 in?
Matthew 25:29 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 25:29?
Matthew 25:29 reads (NASB): “"For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.” 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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