The Unforgiving Servant
Matthew 18:27
In 9 translations
- BSB
- His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.
- KJV
- Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
- WEB
- The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt.
- ASV
- And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
- LSV
- and the lord of that servant having been moved with compassion released him, and the debt he forgave him.
- YLT
- and the lord of that servant having been moved with compassion did release him, and the debt he forgave him.
- DBY
- And the lord of that bondman, being moved with compassion, loosed him and forgave him the loan.
- DRC
- And the lord of that servant being moved with pity, let him go and forgave him the debt.
- GNV
- Then that seruants Lord had compassion, and loosed him, and forgaue him the dette.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Spelling of δάνειον: Westcott–Hort: δάνιον.
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- σπλαγχνισθεὶς δὲ ὁ κύριος τοῦ δούλου ἐκείνου ἀπέλυσεν αὐτόν, καὶ τὸ δάνειον ἀφῆκεν αὐτῷ.
- RP2018
- Σπλαγχνισθεὶς δὲ ὁ κύριος τοῦ δούλου ἐκείνου ἀπέλυσεν αὐτόν, καὶ τὸ δάνειον ἀφῆκεν αὐτῷ.
- TR-Boyd
- Σπλαγχνισθεὶς δὲ ὁ κύριος τοῦ δούλου ἐκείνου ἀπέλυσεν αὐτόν, καὶ τὸ δάνειον ἀφῆκεν αὐτῷ.
- SCR1894
- σπλαγχνισθεις δε ο κυριος του δουλου εκεινου απελυσεν αυτον και το δανειον αφηκεν αυτω
Who and where
◆ Teachings on Humility/Temptation/Reconciliation
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
ForgivenessPennyPityDebtorCharitablenessForgiveness of InjuriesCreditorKingdom of HeavenCreditorsMercy; Merciful
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Cross-references most cited first
- Psalms 145:8The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.
- Psalms 86:15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
- Hosea 11:8How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!
- Psalms 78:38And yet He was compassionate; He forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath.
- Nehemiah 9:17They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and…
- Psalms 86:5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
- Judges 10:16So they put away the foreign gods from among them and served the LORD, and He could no longer bear the misery of Israel.
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