Matthew 18:25

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But he didn't have any money to pay what he owed. The king ordered him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all he owned, in order to pay the debt.

Cross References

2 Kings 4:1

One day the widow of one of the LORD's prophets said to Elisha, “You know that before my husband died, he was a follower of yours and a worshipper of the LORD. But he owed a man some money, and now that man is on his way to take my two sons as his slaves.”

Nehemiah 5:5

We are Jews just as they are, and our children are as good as theirs. But we still have to sell our children as slaves, and some of our daughters have already been raped. We are completely helpless; our fields and vineyards have even been taken from us.”

Nehemiah 5:8

by saying, “We have tried to buy back all of our people who were sold into exile. But here you are, selling more of them for us to buy back!” The officials and leaders did not say a word, because they knew this was true.

Exodus 21:2

If you buy a Hebrew slave, he must remain your slave for six years. But in the seventh year you must set him free, without cost to him.

Isaiah 50:1

The LORD says, “Children, I didn't divorce your mother or sell you to pay debts; I divorced her and sold you because of your sins.

Leviticus 25:39

Suppose some of your people become so poor that they have to sell themselves and become your slaves.

Matthew 18:24

As he was doing this, one official was brought in who owed him fifty million silver coins.

Luke 7:42

Since neither of them could pay him back, the moneylender said that they didn't have to pay him anything. Which one of them will like him more?”