Matthew 18:26

The bondman therefore having fallen down, worshiped him, saying, Lord, be patient toward me and I will pay thee all.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

In Context

25But of him not having to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all things, as many as he had, and payment to be made.

27And having felt compassion, the lord of that bondman released him, and forgave him the debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:2And behold, a leper who came, worshiped him, saying, Lord, if thou will, thou can cleanse me.

Luke 7:43And having answered, Simon said, I suppose that it was to whom he forgave more. And he said to him, Thou have judged correctly.

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 →

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