He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Matthew 25:18 - King James 2000 But he that had received one went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But he who had received the one talent went and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money. American Standard Version (1901) But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. Common English Bible But the servant who had received the one valuable coin dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money. Catholic Public Domain Version But he who had received one, going out, dug into the earth, and he hid the money of his lord. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But he that had received the one, going his way digged into the earth, and hid his lord's money. |
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nothing? neither do you kindle fire on my altar for nothing. I have no pleasure in you, says the LORD of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand.
After a long time the lord of those servants came, and settled accounts with them.
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is your pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.