Matthew 25:14
Matthew 25:14 King James Version (KJV)
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Matthew 25:14 American Standard Version (ASV)
For it is as when a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
Matthew 25:14-18 The Message (MSG)
“It’s also like a man going off on an extended trip. He called his servants together and delegated responsibilities. To one he gave five thousand dollars, to another two thousand, to a third one thousand, depending on their abilities. Then he left. Right off, the first servant went to work and doubled his master’s investment. The second did the same. But the man with the single thousand dug a hole and carefully buried his master’s money.
Matthew 25:14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them.
Matthew 25:14 New Century Version (NCV)
“The kingdom of heaven is like a man who was going to another place for a visit. Before he left, he called for his servants and told them to take care of his things while he was gone.
Matthew 25:14 New International Version (NIV)
“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.
Matthew 25:14 New King James Version (NKJV)
“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.
Matthew 25:14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“For it is just like a man who was about to take a journey, and he called his servants together and entrusted them with his possessions. [Luke 19:12-27]
Matthew 25:14 New Living Translation (NLT)
“Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.