Matthew 18:23

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

¶ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

WEB

Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

ASV

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

LSV

Because of this was the kingdom of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who willed to take reckoning with his servants,

YLT

'Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,

DBY

For this cause the kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who would reckon with his bondmen.

DRC

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants.

GNV

Therefore is the kingdome of heauen likened vnto a certaine King, which would take an account of his seruants.

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SBLGNT

Διὰ τοῦτο ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ βασιλεῖ ὃς ἠθέλησεν συνᾶραι λόγον μετὰ τῶν δούλων αὐτοῦ·

RP2018

Διὰ τοῦτο ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ βασιλεῖ, ὃς ἠθέλησεν συνᾶραι λόγον μετὰ τῶν δούλων αὐτοῦ.

TR-Boyd

Διὰ τοῦτο ὡμοιώθη ἡ βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν ἀνθρώπῳ βασιλεῖ, ὃς ἠθέλησε συνᾶραι λόγον μετὰ τῶν δούλων αὐτοῦ.

SCR1894

δια τουτο ωμοιωθη η βασιλεια των ουρανων ανθρωπω βασιλει ος ηθελησεν συναραι λογον μετα των δουλων αυτου

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• Matthew 13:24Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
• Romans 14:12So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
• Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
• Matthew 13:44–45The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in…
• Luke 16:1–2Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you…
• Luke 19:12–27So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’…
• Matthew 13:47Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.
• Matthew 25:14For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.
• Matthew 13:52Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
• Matthew 13:31He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in his field.
• 2 Corinthians 5:10–11For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to…
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise…
• Matthew 13:33He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”
• Matthew 25:19–30After a long time the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them. The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents.…
• Matthew 25:1“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

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