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.In other versions
For `it is' as `when' a man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
ASV
For it is as when a man, about to take a journey, got his servants together, and gave them his property.
BBE
For [it is] as [if] a man going away out of a country called his own bondmen and delivered to them his substance.
DBY
"For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them.
WEB
`For -- as a man going abroad did call his own servants, and did deliver to them his substance,
YLT
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.
ENG
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered to them his goods.
WBT
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
BSB
In context
12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
14For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15And 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.
16Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.