Matthew 18:30

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“But he would not, and went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt.

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and say, ‘Thus said the sovereign, “Put this one in prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and water of affliction until I come in peace.” ’ ”

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, Let him also cry and not be heard.

“Then his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I shall pay you all.’

“And when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were deeply grieved, and came and reported to their master all that had taken place.