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Matthew 25:18 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 25:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 25 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.”
Matthew 25:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 25:18
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money—The strong adversative de (δέ, but) signals a sharp contrast. While the others traded immediately, this servant ōryxen (ὤρυξεν, dug) and ekrypsen (ἔκρυψεν, hid) the argyrion (ἀργύριον, silver/money).Burying valuables was common theft-prevention, considered legally prudent—but it was also utterly risk-averse. This servant chose absolute safety over faithful stewardship. His action reveals a heart problem: he feared loss more than he loved his master's interests. Zero risk meant zero growth, making him unprofitab...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 25:18
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“they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts”
“neither will I accept an offering at your hand.,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., מִי גַם־בָּכֶם וְיִסְגֹּר דְּלָתַיִם וְלֹא־תָאִירוּ מִזְבְּחִי חִנָּם אֵין־לִי חֵפֶץ בָּכֶם אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת וּמִנְחָה לֹא־אֶרְצֶה מִיֶּדְכֶם׃ ,Oh that there were even one among you that would shut the doors, That ye might not kindle fire on Mine altar in vain! I have no pleasure in you, Saith the LORD of hosts, Neither will I accept an offering at your hand.,διότι καὶ ἐν ὑμῖν συγκλεισθήσονται θύραι καὶ οὐκ ἀνάψετε τὸ θυσιαστήριόν μου δωρεάν οὐκ ἔστιν μου θέλημα ἐν ὑμῖν λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ καὶ θυσίαν οὐ προσδέξομαι ἐκ τῶν χειρῶν ὑμῶν,Because even among you the doors shall be shut, and one will not kindle the fire of mine altar for nothing, I have no pleasure in you, saith the Lord Almighty, and I will not accept a sacrifice at your hands.,,,,”
“He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.”
“There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion roams the streets!”
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“but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.”