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Matthew 18:23–25

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¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
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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From verse 23

  1. Matthew 13:24Rank 1 from verse 23
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    24¶ Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

  2. Romans 14:12Rank 2 from verse 23
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    12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

  3. Matthew 3:2Rank 3 from verse 23
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    2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  4. Matthew 13:44–45Rank 4 from verse 23
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    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:

  5. Luke 16:1–2Rank 5 from verse 23
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    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.

From verse 24

  1. Psalms 130:3–4Rank 1 from verse 24
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    3If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

    4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

  2. Psalms 38:4Rank 2 from verse 24
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    4For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.

  3. Ezra 9:6Rank 3 from verse 24
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    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.

  4. Luke 13:4Rank 4 from verse 24
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    4Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

  5. Luke 16:5Rank 5 from verse 24
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    5So he called every one of his lord’s debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?

From verse 25

  1. Nehemiah 5:5Rank 1 from verse 25
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    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.

  2. 2 Kings 4:1Rank 2 from verse 25
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    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.

  3. Leviticus 25:39Rank 3 from verse 25
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    39¶ And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel him to serve as a bondservant:

  4. Luke 7:42Rank 4 from verse 25
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    42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?

  5. Nehemiah 5:8Rank 5 from verse 25
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    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.

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Matthew 18:23

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heaven

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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.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

likened

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

certain

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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which

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

take

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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

account

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Sense 1: A reckoning, record, report, or explanation. Sense 2: As a verb, to reckon, consider, or give an account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 18:24

COMBINED MEANING

begun

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Past-tense or past-participial form of begin (to start, commence, or enter upon something).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

owed

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Was indebted or obligated to pay.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Matthew 18:25

COMBINED MEANING

but

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

pay

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To discharge a debt or obligation; to render what is due, fulfill a promise, reward, or recompense.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

23¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

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24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

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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.

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26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

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