Matthew 18:26 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 18:26

24 And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.

25 But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded ^athat he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made.

26 The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, ‘Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.’

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

28 “But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe!’

29 So his fellow servant fell down¹ at his feet and begged him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you² all.’

30 And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt.

31 So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done.

32 Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you ^aall that debt because you begged me.

Verse Comparison: Matthew 18:26

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

Amplified® Bible
So the attendant fell on his knees, begging him, Have patience with me and I will pay you everything.

Contemporary English Version
The official got down on his knees and began begging, "Have pity on me, and I will pay you every cent I owe!"

Darby English Version
The bondman therefore falling down did him homage, saying, Lord, have patience with me and I will pay thee all.

Good News Bible
The servant fell on his knees before the king. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay you everything!'

International Standard Version
Then the servant fell down and bowed low before him, saying, 'Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything!'

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

New American Standard Bible
"So the slave fell {to the ground} and prostrated himself before him, saying, `Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.'

New International Version
"The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.'

New King James Version
The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, 'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.'

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.'

Young's Literal Translation
The servant then, having fallen down, was bowing to him, saying, Sir, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all;

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