Matthew 18:23

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

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

24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a 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.