Matthew 18:29

And his fellow servant, falling prostrate, petitioned him, saying: ‘Have patience with me, and I will repay it all to you.’

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In The King James Version

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

In Context

28But when that servant departed, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him one hundred denarius. And taking hold of him, he choked him, saying: ‘Repay what you owe.’

30But he was not willing. Instead, he went out and had him sent to prison, until he would repay the debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

Philemon 1:18But if he has harmed you in any way, or if he is in your debt, charge it to me.

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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