Matthew 18:23
Therefore the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a kingly man, who wished to make a reckoning with his servants.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
22Jesus says to him, I say not unto thee, Until seven time; but Until seventy times seven.
24And he beginning to reckon, one was brought to him owing him myriads of talents.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2saying, Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens is at hand.
Matthew 13:31And He submitted another parable to them, saying; The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which, a man having taken, sowed in his field;
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a treasure having been hidden in a field; which a man having found, concealed; and from his joy he goes and sells all things so many as he has, and buys that field.
Matthew 13:52And He said to them, Therefore every scribe having been discipled into the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a man who is a landlord, who bringeth out of his treasure things both new and old.
Matthew 25:14For as a man going away, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods,
Luke 16:1And He also spoke to His disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and he was slandered to him as wasting 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 →