Matthew 18:23

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Matthew 18:23

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

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KJV

King James Version

¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

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WEB

World English Bible

Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Because of this, the kingdom of the heavens was likened to a man, a king, who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Matthew 18

²¹ Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

²² Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

²³ Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

²⁴ As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.

²⁵ Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned.

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