Matthew 25:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 25:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 25:26 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and g..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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 (KJV)
Matthew 25:26 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 25:26
“Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:26: lord, reap, where
“And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:26: lord, answered, where
“And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:26: wicked, servant, knewest
“And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? sustained: or, supported”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:26: lord, answered, servant
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
Shares key themes with Matthew 25:26: lord, servant, where
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