Matthew 18:23
'Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
22Jesus saith to him, 'I do not say to thee till seven times, but till seventy times seven.
Cross References
Matthew 3:2and saying, 'Reform, for come nigh hath the reign of the heavens,'
Matthew 13:31Another simile he set before them, saying: 'The reign of the heavens is like to a grain of mustard, which a man having taken, did sow in his field,
Matthew 13:44'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field.
Matthew 13:52And he said to them, 'Because of this every scribe having been discipled in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder, who doth bring forth out of his treasure things new and old.'
Matthew 25:14'For — as a man going abroad did call his own servants, and did deliver to them his substance,
Luke 16:1And he said also unto his disciples, 'A certain man was rich, who had a steward, and he was accused to him as scattering 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 →