Matthew 18:26

The servant therefore, falling, prostrated himself before him, saying: Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 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.

27And the lord of that servant, moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:2And, behold, there came a leper and bowed down to him, saying: Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst cleanse me.

Luke 7:43Simon answering said: I suppose he to whom he forgave most. And he said to him: Thou didst rightly judge.

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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