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Matthew 18:28 Β· KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
28But 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.
29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I respond to those who owe me?

2

What does forgiveness mean for you in daily life?

3

When have you struggled to forgive someone?

Life Application

forgiveness

Consider extending grace to someone who has wronged you recently.

relationships

Reflect on how holding onto grudges affects your relationships.

People in This Verse

Unforgiving ServantNT

A servant who was forgiven a large debt but failed to forgive a smaller debt owed to him.

First appearance: Matthew 18:23

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse illustrates the importance of forgiveness, a central teaching of Jesus, who emphasized that we should forgive others as we have been forgiven.

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