King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 25:14
“‹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.›”
Verse in context — Matthew 25
12
‹But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.›
13
‹Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.›
14
‹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.›
15
‹And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.›
16
‹Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made› [them] ‹other five talents.›
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