Matthew 18:23
Because of this the kingdom of the heavens is compared to a man, a king, who wanted to settle account with his bondmen.
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In Context
22Jesus says to him, I say to thee, not until seven times, but until seventy times seven.
24And when he began to settle, one debtor of ten thousand talents was brought to him.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens has approached.
Matthew 13:31He set forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of the heavens is like a grain of mustard plant, which having taken, a man sowed in his field.
Matthew 13:44Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man having found, he hid. And from the joy of it, he goes and sells all, as many things as he has, and buys that field.
Matthew 13:52And he said to them, Because of this every scholar who has been instructed in the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a house-ruler, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.
Matthew 25:14For, like a man going on a journey, he called his own bondmen, and delivered to them the things possessed by him.
Luke 16:1And he also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man who had a manager, and this man was accused to him as squandering things possessed by him.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:22-35
Christian Worshippers Encouraged; The Cruel Creditor. 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay,… Read the whole commentary →