Matthew 18:23–25
¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
¶ Therefore is the kingdome of heauen likened vnto a certaine king, which would take accompt of his seruants.
And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
And when hee had begun to reckon, one was brought vnto him which ought him ten thousand †talents.
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- †Translator clarificationA talent is 750. ounces of siluer, which after fiue shillings the ounce, is 187.li.10.s.
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.
But forasmuch as hee had not to pay, his lord commanded him to bee sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
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From verse 23
- Matthew 13:24Rank 1 from verse 23
- Romans 14:12Rank 2 from verse 23
- Matthew 3:2Rank 3 from verse 23
- Matthew 13:44–45Rank 4 from verse 23
44¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
45¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:
44¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, hee hideth, and for ioy thereof goeth and selleth all that hee hath, and buyeth that field.
45¶ Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a marchant man, seeking goodly pearles:
- Luke 16:1–2Rank 5 from verse 23
1AND he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
2And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
1¶ And hee said also vnto his disciples, There was a certaine rich man which had a Steward, and the same was accused vnto him that he had wasted his goods.
2And hee called him, and said vnto him, How is it that I heare this of thee? Giue an accompt of thy stewardship: for thou mayest bee no longer Steward.
- Luke 19:12–27Rank 6 from verse 23
12He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
13And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
15And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
16Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
17And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.
18And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.
19And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.
20And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
21For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
22And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
23Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
24And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
25(And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.)
26For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.
27But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
12*He said therefore, A certaine noble man went into a farre countrey, to receiue for himselfe a kingdome, and to returne.
13And hee called his ten seruants, and deliuered them ten †pounds, and said vnto them, Occupy till I come.
14But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We wil not haue this man to reigne ouer vs.
15And it came to passe, that when he was returned, hauing receiued the kingdome, then hee commaunded these seruants to be called vnto him, to whom he had giuen the money, that hee might know how much euery man had gained by trading.
16Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.
17And he said vnto him, Well, thou good seruant: because thou hast bene faithfull in a very little, haue thou authoritie ouer ten cities.
18And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained fiue pounds.
19And hee said likewise to him, Bee thou also ouer fiue cities.
20And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound which I haue kept layd vp in a napkin:
21For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest vp that thou layedst not downe, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
22And hee saith vnto him, Out of thine owne mouth will I iudge thee, thou wicked seruant: Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking vp that I layde not downe, and reaping that I did not sow.
23Wherefore then gauest not thou my money into the bancke, that at my comming I might haue required mine owne with vsury?
24And he said vnto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and giue it to him that hath ten pounds.
25And they said vnto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.
26For I say vnto you, *That vnto euery one which hath, shalbe giuen, and from him that hath not, euen that hee hath shalbe taken away from him.
27But those mine enemies which would not that I should reigne ouer them, bring hither, and slay them before mee.
- Matthew 13:47Rank 7 from verse 23
- 1 Corinthians 4:5Rank 8 from verse 23
5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.
5*Therefore iudge nothing before the time, vntill the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkenesse, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall euery man haue prayse of God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10–11Rank 9 from verse 23
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
10For we must all appeare before the iudgement seat of Christ, that euery one may receiue the things done in his body, according to that hee hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11Knowing therefore the terrour of the Lord, we perswade men; but we are made manifest vnto God, & I trust also, are made manifest in your consciences.
- Matthew 13:31Rank 10 from verse 23
31¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:
31¶ Another parable put he foorth vnto them, saying, *The kingdome of heauen is like to a graine of mustard seed, which a man tooke, and sowed in his field.
- Matthew 13:33Rank 11 from verse 23
33¶ Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
33¶ *Another parable spake he vnto them, The kingdome of heauen is like vnto leauen, which a woman tooke, and hid in three †measures of meale, till the whole was leauened.
- Matthew 13:52Rank 12 from verse 23
52Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
52Then said he vnto them, Therefore euery Scribe which is instructed vnto the kingdom of heauen, is like vnto a man that is an housholder, which bringeth foorth out of his treasure things new and old.
- Matthew 25:14Rank 13 from verse 23
- Matthew 25:1Rank 14 from verse 23
- Matthew 25:19–30Rank 15 from verse 23
19After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
20And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
23His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
24Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
26His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
27Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
28Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
29For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
30And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
19After a long time, the lord of those seruants commeth, and reckoneth with them.
20And so hee that had receiued fiue talents, came and brought other fiue talents, saying, Lord, thou deliueredst vnto me fiue talents, behold, I haue gained besides them, fiue talents moe.
21His lord said vnto him, Well done, thou good and faithfull seruant, thou hast been faithfull ouer a few things, I wil make thee ruler ouer many things: enter thou into the ioy of thy lord.
22He also that had receiued two talents, came and said, Lord, thou deliueredst vnto me two talents: behold, I haue gained two other talents besides them.
23His lord said vnto him, Well done, good and faithfull seruant, thou hast beene faithfull ouer a few things, I wil make thee ruler ouer many things: enter thou into the ioy of thy lord.
24Then he which had receiued the one talent, came & said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sowen, & gathering where thou hast not strawed:
25And I was afraid, and went and hidde thy talent in the earth: loe, there thou hast that is thine.
26His lord answered, and said vnto him, Thou wicked and slouthfull seruant, thou knewest that I reape where I sowed not, and gather where I haue not strawed:
27Thou oughtest therefore to haue put my money to the exchangers, and then at my comming I should haue receiued mine owne with vsurie.
28Take therefore the talent from him, and giue it vnto him which hath ten talents.
29*For vnto euery one that hath shall be giuen, and he shall haue abundance: but from him that hath not, shal be taken away, euen that which he hath.
30And cast yee the vnprofitable seruant into outer darkenesse, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
From verse 24
- Psalms 130:3–4Rank 1 from verse 24
- Psalms 38:4Rank 2 from verse 24
6And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.
6And said, O my God, I am ashamed, and blush to lift vp my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased ouer our head, and our ‖trespasse is growen vp vnto the heauens.
- Psalms 40:12Rank 6 from verse 24
12For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
12†For innumerable euils haue compassed me about, mine iniquities haue taken hold vpon me, so that I am not able to looke vp: they are moe then the haires of mine head, therefore my heart faileth me.
- 1 Chronicles 29:7Rank 7 from verse 24
7And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.
7And gaue for the seruice of the house of God, of gold fiue thousand talents, and ten thousand drammes: and of siluer, ten thousand talents: and of brasse, eighteene thousand talents: and one hundred thousand talents of yron.
7Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.
7Then said hee to another, And how much owest thou? And hee said, An hundred †measures of wheat. And hee saide vnto him, Take thy bill and write fourescore.
- Luke 7:41–42Rank 9 from verse 24
41There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
41There was a certaine creditour, which had two debtors: the one ought fiue hundred †pence, and the other fiftie.
42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgaue them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will loue him most?
From verse 25
- Nehemiah 5:5Rank 1 from verse 25
5Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards.
5Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and loe, wee bring into bondage our sonnes and our daughters, to bee seruants, and some of our daughters are brought vnto bondage already, neither is it in our power to redeeme them: for other men haue our lands and vineyards.
- 2 Kings 4:1Rank 2 from verse 25
1NOW there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
1¶ Now there cryed a certaine woman of the wiues of the sonnes of the Prophets vnto Elisha, saying, Thy seruant my husband is dead, and thou knowest that thy seruant did feare the LORD: and the creditour is come to take vnto him my two sonnes to be bondmen.
- Leviticus 25:39Rank 3 from verse 25
- Nehemiah 5:8Rank 5 from verse 25
8And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.
8And I said vnto them, We, after our abilitie, haue *redeemed our brethren the Iewes, which were sold vnto the heathen; and will you euen sell your brethren? or shall they be sold vnto vs? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answere.
- Exodus 21:2Rank 6 from verse 25
- Isaiah 50:1Rank 7 from verse 25
1THUS saith the Lord, Where is the bill of your mother’s divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.
1¶ Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mothers diuorcement, whom I haue put away? or which of my creditours is it to whom I haue sold you? Behold, for your iniquities haue you solde your selues, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.
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Matthew 18:23
The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.
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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of liken, meaning to compare, represent, describe, or treat a person or thing as like, similar, equal, or corresponding to another.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
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Sense 1: A reckoning, record, report, or explanation. Sense 2: As a verb, to reckon, consider, or give an account.
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Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.
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Matthew 18:24
Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to start, commence, or enter upon something).
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To count, calculate, consider, regard, or place to an account.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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Was indebted or obligated to pay.
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Large units of weight used in reckoning money or precious metal.
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Matthew 18:25
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Because, since, seeing that, considering that, or in view of the fact stated.
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To discharge a debt or obligation; to render what is due, fulfill a promise, reward, or recompense.
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A master, owner, ruler, husband, or other man in authority.
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Ordered; directed.
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Transferred for a price or gave over.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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The act of paying, or giving compensation.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
22Iesus saith vnto him, I say not vnto thee, Untill seuen times: but, Untill seuentie times seuen.
23¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
23¶ Therefore is the kingdome of heauen likened vnto a certaine king, which would take accompt of his seruants.
Selected passage24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
24And when hee had begun to reckon, one was brought vnto him which ought him ten thousand †talents.
Selected passage25But 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.
25But forasmuch as hee had not to pay, his lord commanded him to bee sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Selected passage26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
26The seruant therfore fell downe, and ‖worshipped him, saying, Lord, haue patience with mee, and I will pay thee all.