Matthew 18:26

So the servant fell down, bowed down before him, and said, 'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'

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In The King James Version

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

In Context

25But since he had not the means to repay, his master commanded him to be sold, together with his wife and children and everything that he had, and payment to be made.

27So the master of that servant, since he was moved with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:2Behold, a leper came to him and bowed before him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”

Luke 7:43Simon answered him and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave the most.” Jesus said to him, “You have judged correctly.”

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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