Matthew 18:29

His fellow servant threw himself on the ground and begged for mercy. ‘Have patience with me,’ he said, ‘and I will pay you.’

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In The King James Version

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

In Context

28But, on going out, that same servant came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. Seizing him by the throat, he said ‘Pay what you owe me.’

30But the other would not, but went and put him in prison until he should pay his debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:12and forgive us our wrongdoings, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us;

Philemon 1:18If he has caused you any loss, or owes you anything, charge it to me.

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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