Matthew 18:23
Therefore is the kingdome of heauen likened vnto a certaine King, which would take an account of his seruants.
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In Context
22Iesus said vnto him, I say not to thee, Vnto seuen times, but, Vnto seuentie times seuen times.
24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought vnto him, which ought him ten thousand talents.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2And said, Repent: for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.
Matthew 13:31Another parable he put foorth vnto them, saying, The kingdome of heauen is like vnto a graine of mustard seede, which a man taketh and soweth in his fielde:
Matthew 13:44Againe, the kingdom of heauen is like vnto a treasure hid in ye field, which when a man hath found, he hideth it, and for ioy thereof departeth and selleth all that he hath, and buieth that field.
Matthew 13:52Then sayd hee vnto them, Therefore euery Scribe which is taught vnto the kingdome of heauen, is like vnto an householder, which bringeth foorth out of his treasure things both newe and olde.
Matthew 25:14For the kingdome of heauen is as a man that going into a strange countrey, called his seruants, and deliuered to them his goods.
Luke 16:1And he sayde also vnto his disciples, There was a certaine riche man, which had a stewarde, and he was accused vnto him, that he wasted his goods.
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 →