Matthew 18:26 Meaning
The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Context Explained
24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25But 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.
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.
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Related Cross References
Luke 18:13
Both verses depict a humble plea for mercy from a servant.
Source: Matthew 18:26