Matthew 18:23
For this cause, hath the kingdom of the heavens become like unto a man, a king, who wished to settle an account with his servants;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
22Jesus saith to him—I say not unto thee, unto, seven, times, but, until seventy times seven.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2saying, Repent ye,—for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near.
Matthew 13:31Another parable, put he before them, saying—The kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field;
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of the heavens is like unto, a treasure hid in the field, which a man, finding, hid,—and, by reason of his joy, withdraweth and selleth whatsoever he hath, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 13:52And, he, said unto them—Wherefore, every scribe, discipled unto the kingdom of the heavens, is like unto a householder, who putteth forth out of his treasure, things new and old.
Matthew 25:14For it is, just as a man, who, going from home, called his own servants, and delivered up to them his substance;
Luke 16:1And he went on to say, unto his disciples also,—There was, a certain rich man, who had a steward, and, the same, was accused to him as squandering 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 →