Matthew 25:18
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
Matthew 25:18 in other translations
| BSB | But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. |
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| WEB | But he who received the one talent went away and dug in the earth and hid his lord’s money. |
| ASV | But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. |
| YLT | and he who did receive the one, having gone away, digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. |
| DARBY | But he that had received the one went and dug in the earth, and hid the money of his lord. |
| BBE | 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. |
| Webster | But he that had received one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. |
What does Matthew 25:18 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
1st. On the plea that they do not occupy a high station.
2nd. That they have slender abilities, and can do little good.
3rd. As it was in this case, that God had not given them as much, as he did others, and they will therefore do nothing. These pleas are without foundation; for, first, God does not require us to do as much as those who have greater abilities; but this is not a reason why we should do nothing, 2Cor 8:12. Second. That situation is honourable, and may be useful, where God has placed us; and though humble, yet in that we may do much good, 1Cor 12:11-31. Third. Men of slender abilities may often do more good in the world than men of much greater talents. It is rather a warm heart than a strong head which is required to do good. A humble Christian, by his life, example, and conversation, may often do much more good than is done by those in more elevated stations, and with far greater gifts.
We are not to suppose by this, however, that our Saviour meant to teach that only those of feeble talents neglected their duty. The parable does not require us to do this; and the fact is, perhaps, that those most highly endowed are the farthest from properly improving their talents.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 25:14-30
Christ keeps no servants to be idle: they have received their all from him, and have nothing they can call their own but sin. Our receiving from Christ is in order to our working for him. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. The day of account comes at last. We must all be reckoned with as to what good we have got to our own souls, and have done to others, by the advantages we have…
Matthew 25:18 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 25:18
- 2 Peter 1:8
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Proverbs 26:13-16
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
- Malachi 1:10
Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine altar for nought. I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
- Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
- Haggai 1:2-4
Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the Lord’s house should be built. Then came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet, saying, Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?
- Luke 19:20
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
- Proverbs 18:9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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Context
- Matthew 25:17
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
- Matthew 25:18
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
- Matthew 25:19
After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
Matthew 25:18 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mas el que había recibido uno, fué y cavó en la tierra, y escondió el dinero de su señor. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Mais celui qui en avait reçu un, s’en alla et creusa dans la terre, et cacha l’argent de son maître. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Der aber das eine empfangen hatte, ging hin, grub in die Erde und verbarg das Geld seines Herrn. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui autem unum acceperat, abiens fodit in terram, et abscondit pecuniam domini sui. |