Matthew 25:18
But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 25 connects to 9 cross-references. Three parables on readiness and judgment: the wise and foolish virgins who await the bridegroom, the talents entrusted to servants with differing returns, and the great judgment of the nations based on care for 'the least of these my brothers' …
Other Translations
But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
and he who did receive the one, having gone away, digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.
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.
Cross References
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the Lord’s …
Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?
Who is there even among you that would shut the doors for nought? neither do ye kindle fire on mine …
And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
That ye 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 ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful …