Matthew 18:23 - The Scriptures 2009

²³ “Because of this the reign of the heavens is like a certain man, a sovereign who wished to settle accounts with his servants.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²³ Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a king, who would take an account of his servants.

Matthew 18:23 Cross References

Matthew 13:24

Another parable He put before them, saying, “The reign of the heavens has become like a man who sowed good seed in his field,

Matthew 13:31

Another parable He put before them, saying, “The reign of the heavens is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field,

Matthew 13:33

Another parable He spoke to them, “The reign of the heavens is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal until all was leavened.”

Matthew 13:47

“Again, the reign of the heavens is like a dragnet that was thrown into the sea and gathered some of every kind,

Matthew 13:52

And He said to them, “Therefore every scholar taught in the reign of the heavens is like a householder who brings out of his treasure matters, renewed and old.”

Matthew 18:24

And when he had begun to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents,

Matthew 25:1

“Then the reign of the heavens shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Matthew 25:14

for it is like a man going from home, who called his own servants and delivered his possessions to them.

Matthew 3:2

and saying, “Repent, for the reign of the heavens has come near!”

Matthew 7:24

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and does them, shall be like a wise man who built his house on the rock,

Romans 14:12

Each one of us, therefore, shall give account of himself to Elohim.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not judge any at all before the time, until the Master comes, who shall bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the thoughts of the hearts. And then each one’s praise shall come from Elohim.