Matthew 18:30

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the first official refused to have pity. Instead, he went and had the other official put in jail until he could pay what he owed.

Cross References

1 Kings 22:27

Tell them to put him in prison and to give him nothing but bread and water until I come back safely.”

Proverbs 21:13

If you won't help the poor, don't expect to be heard when you cry out for help.

Matthew 18:29

The man got down on his knees and began begging, “Have pity on me, and I will pay you back.”

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.