Matthew 18:32

Contemporary English Version 1995

The king called the first official back in and said, “You're an evil man! When you begged for mercy, I said you did not have to pay back a cent.

Cross References

Romans 3:19

We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty.

Luke 19:22

“You worthless servant!” the king told him. “You have condemned yourself by what you have just said. You knew I am a hard man, taking what isn't mine and harvesting what I've not planted.

Matthew 25:26

The master of the servant told him, “You are lazy and good-for-nothing! You know I harvest what I don't plant and gather crops where I haven't scattered seed.

Matthew 18:27

The king felt sorry for him and let him go free. He even told the official that he did not have to pay back the money.

Matthew 18:31

When some other officials found out what had happened, they felt sorry for the man who had been put in jail. Then they told the king what had happened.

Matthew 18:33

Don't you think you should show pity to someone else, as I did to you?”

James 2:13

Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful!