Matthew 18:26

The servant therefore falling down, prostrated himself at his feet and entreated him. "`Only give me time,' he said, `and I will pay you the whole.'

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

In Context

25and was unable to pay. So his master ordered that he and his wife and children and everything that he had should be sold, and payment be made.

27"Whereupon his master, touched with compassion, set him free and forgave him the debt.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:2And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, "Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me."

Luke 7:43"I suppose," replied Simon, "the one to whom he forgave most." "You have judged rightly," Jesus rejoined.

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 →

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