Matthew 25:26

KJV

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

— Matthew 25:26, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Matthew Chapter 25 connects to 3 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' …

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Other Translations

ASV

But his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;

YLT

`And his lord answering said to him, Evil servant, and slothful, thou hadst known that I reap where I did not sow, and I gather whence I did not scatter!

BBE

But his lord in answer said to him, You are a bad and unready servant; if you had knowledge that I get in grain where I did not put seed, and make profits for which I have done no work,

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