Matthew 18:26

The servant then, having fallen down, was prostrating to him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you all;

Literal Standard Version

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

25and he having nothing to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and the children, and all, whatever he had, and payment to be made.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 8:2and behold, a leper having come, was prostrating to Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You are able to cleanse me”;

Luke 7:43And Simon answering said, “I suppose that to whom he forgave the more”; and He said to him, “You judged correctly.”

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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