His master then became furious and turned him over [to the authorities] to be punished until he paid all that he owed.
Matthew 18:35 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) In the same way my heavenly Father will also deal with you [i.e., punish you] unless every one of you forgives his brother from the heart.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So also My heavenly Father will deal with every one of you if you do not freely forgive your brother from your heart his offenses. American Standard Version (1901) So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts. Common English Bible “My heavenly Father will also do the same to you if you don’t forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Catholic Public Domain Version So, too, shall my heavenly Father do to you, if each one of you will not forgive his brother from your hearts." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you forgive not every one his brother from your hearts. |
His master then became furious and turned him over [to the authorities] to be punished until he paid all that he owed.
And forgive us of the wrongs we have done to others, since we have also forgiven the wrongs done to us.
And whenever you stand praying, forgive whatever [grievance] you might have against anyone, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you of your sins.”
And He said to them, “You are people who claim to be just in the eyes of [other] people, but God knows [what is in] your hearts. For that which is held up as most important among people [i.e., fame or fortune (?)] is disgusting in the eyes of God.
For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation.
But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.
Come close to God and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinful people [i.e., this is an exhortation to repent of moral and spiritual corruption], and purify your hearts, you double-minded people.
And I will strike her children dead [or, “kill her children by some terrible calamity” See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people. [Note: The Greek says, “searches the kidneys and hearts.” In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.