Matthew 18:33
Shouldn't you have been merciful to your fellow-servant as well, just as I was merciful to you?’
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
In Context
34His master became angry and handed him over to the jailors until he had repaid all the debt.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 6:35No: love your enemies, do good to them, and lend without expecting to be repaid anything. Then you will receive a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, for he is kind to ungrateful and wicked people.
Colossians 3:13Be patient with one another, forgive others among you if you have grievances against one another. Just as the Lord forgave you, you should do the same.
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 →