Verse Comparison: Matthew 18:23
American Standard Version
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.
Amplified® Bible
Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a human king who wished to settle accounts with his attendants.
Contemporary English Version
This story will show you what the kingdom of heaven is like: One day a king decided to call in his officials and ask them to give an account of what they owed him.
Darby English Version
For this cause the kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who would reckon with his bondmen.
Good News Bible
because the Kingdom of heaven is like this. Once there was a king who decided to check on his servants' accounts.
International Standard Version
"That is why the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
King James Version
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
New American Standard Bible
"For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.
New International Version
"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
New King James Version
Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"For this reason we may compare the kingdom of heaven to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.
Young's Literal Translation
`Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,
