Biblia Todo Logo
Cross References

- Advertisements -




Matthew 18:31

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

When his fellow-servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and went to their master and laid the whole matter before him.

See the chapter Copy

16 Cross References  

The king was distressed at this; yet, on account of his oath and of the guests at his table, he ordered it to be given her.

But, on going out, that same servant came upon one of his fellow-servants who owed him ten pounds. Seizing him by the throat, he said 'Pay what you owe me.'

But the other would not, but went and put him in prison till he should pay his debt.

Upon that the master sent for the servant, and said to him 'You wicked servant! When you begged me for mercy, I forgave you the whole of that debt.

As they remained silent, Jesus looked round at them in anger, grieving at the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man: "Stretch out your hand." The man stretched it out; and his hand had become sound.

On his return the servant told his master all these answers. Then in anger the owner of the house said to his servant 'Go out at once into the streets and alleys of the town, and bring in here the poor, and the crippled, and the blind, and the lame.'

When he drew near, on seeing the city, he wept over it, and said:

Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.

I admit, to my shame, that we have been weak. But whatever the subject on which others are not afraid to boast--though it is foolish to say so--I am not afraid either!

Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.

Remember the prisoners, as if you were their fellow-prisoners, and the oppressed, not forgetting that you also are still in the body.




Follow us:

Advertisements


Advertisements