Matthew 18:24

And when he had begun to reckon, there was brought to him one, who owed ten thousand talents[18:24].

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

In Context

23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a certain king, who desired to make a reckoning with his servants.

25But as he was not able to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

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Cross References

Luke 13:4Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, suppose ye that they were sinners above all the men who dwell in Jerusalem?

Luke 16:7Then he said to another: And how much owest thou? And he said: A hundred measures of wheat. And he said to him: Take thy bill, and write fourscore.

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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