Matthew 18:23 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²³ “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²³ Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a human king who wished to settle accounts with his attendants.

American Standard Version (1901)

²³ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

Common English Bible

²³ Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²³ Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a man who was king, who wanted to take account of his servants.

Matthew 18:23 Cross References

Matthew 13:24

He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field,

Romans 14:12

So then, each one of us will be held accountable.

Matthew 13:47

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind;

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.

Matthew 25:14

“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them;

Matthew 13:52

And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”

Matthew 13:33

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”

Matthew 13:31

He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field;

Matthew 25:1

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten young women took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 7:24

“Everyone, then, who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Matthew 18:24

When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him,