Matthew 18:23
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
In context
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!
23 Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
24 As he began the settlements, a debtor was brought to him owing ten thousand talents.
25 Since 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.
Matthew 18:23 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
- KJV King James Version
- Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
- WEB World English Bible
- Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.
- YLT 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,
- DBY Darby Translation
- For this cause the kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who would reckon with his bondmen.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a certain king who would take account of his servants.