Matthew 18:30

And he would not: but went and put him into prison till he had made payment of the debt.

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In The King James Version

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

In Context

29So that servant went down on his face, requesting him and saying, Give me time and I will make payment to you.

31So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done.

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Cross References

1 Kings 22:27And say, It is the king's order that this man is to be put in prison and given prison food till I come again in peace.

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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