Matthew 18:30

But the work-man said, ‘No way. I will not forget what you owe me.’ And he put that man in jail, and he told the boss over the jail to keep him there until he gives back all of that money.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

In Context

29That other man went down on his knees and said, ‘Please, please give me more time. Then I will give you back your money.’

31Some of the other workers saw what happened, and they were not happy about it. So they went to the big boss and told him all about it.

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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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