Matthew 18:23
Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
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In Context
22But Jesus answered, “Not seven times, but seventy times seven.
24When he had begun to do so, one of them was brought to him who owed him ten thousand bags of gold;
Cross References
Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 13:31Another parable which he told them was this – “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a person took and sowed in his field.
Matthew 13:44“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a person found and hid again, and then, in their delight, went and sold everything that they had, and bought that field.
Matthew 13:52Then he added, “So every teacher of the Law, who has received instruction about the kingdom of heaven, is like a householder who produces from his stores things both new and old.”
Matthew 25:14“For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.
Luke 16:1Jesus said to his disciples, “There was a rich man who had a steward; and this steward was maliciously accused to him of wasting his estate.
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 →