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Matthew 18:31

The Passion Translation

“When his associates saw what was going on, they were outraged and went to the king and told him the whole story.

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When I witness the rebellious breaking your laws, it makes me weep uncontrollably!

I grieve when I see how the faithless ones live, for they just walk away from your promises.

How I wish my head were a reservoir that could weep a fountain of tears. I would weep day and night for my beloved ones who have been slain!

This grieved the king, but because of his oath in front of all of his guests,

“No sooner had the servant left when he met one of his fellow servants, who owed him twenty thousand dollars He seized him by the throat and began to choke him, saying, ‘You’d better pay me right now everything you owe me!’

But the one who had his debt forgiven stubbornly refused to forgive what was owed him. He had his fellow servant thrown into prison and demanded he remain there until he repaid the debt in full.

The king said to him, ‘You scoundrel! Is this the way you respond to my mercy? Because you begged me, I forgave you the massive debt that you owed me.

Then looking around at everyone, Jesus was moved with indignation and grieved by the hardness of their hearts and said to the man, “Now stretch out your hand!” As he stretched out his hand, it was instantly healed!

“The servant reported back to the host and told him of all their excuses. The master became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go at once throughout the city and invite anyone you find—the poor, the blind, the disabled, the hurting, and the lonely. Invite them to my banquet.’

When Jesus caught sight of the city, he burst into tears with uncontrollable weeping over Jerusalem,

Celebrate with those who celebrate, and weep with those who grieve.

I must admit, to our shame that we were too “weak” to relate to you the way they do. But now let me dare to boast like a “fool.”

Obey your spiritual leaders and recognize their authority, for they keep watch over your soul without resting since they will have to give an account to God for their work. So it will benefit you when you make their work a pleasure and not a heavy burden.

Identify with those who are in prison as though you were there suffering with them, and those who are mistreated as if you could feel their pain.




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