Matthew 18:23
Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
22Jesus said to him, I do not say to you, Up to seven times, but, Up to seventy times seven.
24And when he had begun the settlement, one was brought to him, who owed him ten thousand talents.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2And saying, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 13:31He put forth another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again, then for joy went and sold all that he had, and bought that field.
Matthew 13:52Then he said to them, Therefore every scribe who is instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is an owner of a house, who brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.
Matthew 25:14For it is like a man travelling to a far country, who called his servants, and delivered to them his goods.
Luke 16:1And he also said to his disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that the steward was 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 →