Matthew 22:5
The Scripture
(5) But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus tells a story about three servants who are given money by their master to manage his affairs. One servant hides his talent and loses it, while the other two invest theirs and increase it. The master rewards the faithful with a share of the extra and sends the negligent servant to work for others.
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Genesis 19:14Genesis 25:34Psalms 106:24Psalms 106:25Proverbs 1:7Proverbs 1:24Proverbs 1:25Acts 2:13Acts 24:25Romans 2:4Hebrews 2:3Matthew 13:22
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