Matthew 18:23
Because of this was the kingdom of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who willed to take reckoning with his servants,
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22Jesus says to him, “I do not say to you until seven times, but until seventy times seven.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and saying, “Convert, for the kingdom of the heavens has come near,”
Matthew 13:31Another allegory He set before them, saying, “The kingdom of the heavens is like to a grain of mustard, which a man having taken, sowed in his field,
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found, hid, and from his joy goes, and all, as much as he has, he sells, and buys that field.
Matthew 13:52And He said to them, “Because of this, every scribe having been discipled in regard to the kingdom of the heavens is like to a man, a householder, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.”
Matthew 25:14For—as a man going abroad called his own servants, and delivered to them his substance,
Luke 16:1And He also said to His disciples, “A certain man was rich, who had a steward, and he was accused to him as scattering his goods;
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 →