Matthew 25:24-27

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Matthew 25:24-27

24Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.
25So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
26‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed.
27Then you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received it back with interest.
— Matthew 25:24-27

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