Matthew 18:23
Therefore the kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would settle accounts with his servants.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
22Jesus saith to him, I say not to thee, until seven times, but until seventy times seven.
24And when he had begun to reckon, there was brought to him one, who owed him ten thousand talents.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 13:31Another parable he put forth to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard, which a man took and sowed in his field.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy thereof he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 13:52And he said to them, Thus then every scribe, instructed for the kingdom of heaven, is like a householder, who bringeth out from his storehouse things new and old.
Matthew 25:14For it will be as when a man going abroad called his own servants, and intrusted to them his property;
Luke 16:1And he said also to the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused to him as wasting 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 →