Matthew 18:31

When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed and went and reported to their master all that had happened.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

In Context

30But he was not willing to do so. Instead, he went and threw him into prison until he should repay what was owed.

32Then the master summoned the servant and said to him, ‘Yoʋ evil servant! I forgave yoʋ all that debt because yoʋ begged me to do so.

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Cross References

Luke 14:21So the servant came back and told these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind.’

Romans 9:1I am speaking the truth in Christ. My conscience confirms through the Holy Spirit that I am not lying when I say

2 Corinthians 11:21To my shame I admit that we were too weak for that! But whatever anyone else dares to boast about (I am speaking like a fool) I also dare to boast about.

Hebrews 13:17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no benefit to you.

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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