The Unforgiving Servant
Matthew Chapter 18
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18:23
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Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
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18:24
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And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
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18:25
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But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
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18:26
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The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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18:27
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Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
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18:28
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But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
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18:29
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And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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18:30
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And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
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18:31
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So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
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18:32
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Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
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18:33
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Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
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18:34
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And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
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18:35
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So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
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