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
What does Matthew 18:28 mean? βPassage Context
Reflection Questions
How do I respond to those who owe me?
What does forgiveness mean for you in daily life?
When have you struggled to forgive someone?
Life Application
Consider extending grace to someone who has wronged you recently.
Reflect on how holding onto grudges affects your relationships.
People in This Verse
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
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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