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Matthew 18:24 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: King James Version
" And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. "
Matthew 18:24
Verse in Context
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22 Jesus 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.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25 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.
26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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Matthew 18:1
"At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
Matthew 18:2
"And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,"
Matthew 18:3
"And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:4
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:5
"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Matthew 18:6
"But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
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