Matthew 18:33
Should you not have had mercy on your fellow servant, even as I had mercy on you?'
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
In Context
34His master was angry and handed him over to the torturers until he would pay all that was owed.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, + 5:44 The best ancient copies omit Bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you .
Luke 6:35But love your enemies and do good to them. Lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he himself is kind toward unthankful and evil people.
Colossians 3:13Bear with one another. Be gracious to each other. If someone has a complaint against someone else, forgive in the same way that the Lord has forgiven 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 →