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Matthew 18:26

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The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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  1. Luke 7:43Rank 1 from verse 26
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    43Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.

  2. Matthew 18:29Rank 2 from verse 26
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    29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

  3. Matthew 8:2Rank 3 from verse 26
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    2And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

  4. Romans 10:3Rank 4 from verse 26
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    3For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

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Matthew 18:26

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servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

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fell

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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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pay

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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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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.

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27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

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