Matthew 18:24
And when he had begun to reckon, there was brought to him one, who owed him ten thousand talents.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
In Context
23Therefore the kingdom of heaven is likened to a king, who would settle accounts with his servants.
Cross References
Psalms 38:4For my iniquities have gone over my head; Like a heavy burden, they are more than I can bear.
Psalms 130:3If thou, LORD, shouldst treasure up transgressions, Lord, who could stand?
Luke 13:4Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem?
Luke 16:7Then he said to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, A hundred measures of wheat. He saith to him, Take thy bond, and write eighty.
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 →