Matthew 25:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 25:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 25:18 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 25:18 — KJV
“But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.”
— Matthew 25:18 (KJV)
Matthew 25:18 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 25:18
“When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:18: one, hid, lord
“And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the LORD'S house; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:18: one, went, earth
“Behold, thou hast driven me out this day from the face of the earth; and from thy face shall I be hid; and I shall be a fugitive and a vagabond in the earth; and it shall come to pass, that every one that findeth me shall slay me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:18: one, earth, hid
“And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:18: one, went, lord
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:18: one, went, money
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