Berean Standard Bible

Matthew 18:23

“Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.”

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²¹Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

²²Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

²³Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

²⁴As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.

²⁵Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned.

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