Matthew 18:27

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.

Cross References

Matthew 18:28

But that [same] servant went out and found one of his fellow-servants who owed him a small sum of money [Note: The amount was about 100 twelve hour days of a farm laborer’s pay or about $10,800 in 2005]. He grabbed him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay [me] what you owe.’

Matthew 18:32

Then his master called for him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I canceled all of your debt because you begged me to.

Luke 7:42

When these two men did not have [the money] to repay him, the moneylender canceled [the debts of] both of them. Now which of them will love him more?”

Luke 7:43

Simon answered, “The one who had the largest debt canceled, I suppose.” Jesus said to him, “You are right.”