Matthew 18:33

Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?

In Context

32Then his lord sent for him and said, You evil servant; I made you free of all that debt, because of your request to me:

34And his lord was very angry, and put him in the hands of those who would give him punishment till he made payment of all the debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

Luke 6:35But be loving to those who are against you and do them good, and give them your money, not giving up hope, and your reward will be great and you will be the sons of the Most High: for he is kind to evil men, and to those who have hard hearts.

Colossians 3:13Being gentle to one another and having forgiveness for one another, if anyone has done wrong to his brother, even as the Lord had forgiveness for you:

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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