Matthew 18:30

But the man refused, and went and threw his fellow-servant into prison until he paid back what he owed.

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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

29His fellow-servant threw himself down at the man's feet and begged him, ‘Please be patient with me! I will pay you back!’

31When the other servants saw what took place they were shocked and upset. They went and told their master everything that had happened.

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Cross References

1 Kings 22:27Tell them these are the king's instructions: ‘Put this man in jail. Give him only bread and water until my safe return.’”

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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