Then the slave fell on his knees and begged him, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll repay you everything.’
Matthew 18:29 - Tree of Life Version “So his fellow slave fell down and kept begging him, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll pay you back.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So his fellow attendant fell down and begged him earnestly, Give me time, and I will pay you all ! American Standard Version (1901) So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee. Common English Bible “Then his fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll pay you back.’ Catholic Public Domain Version And his fellow servant, falling prostrate, petitioned him, saying: 'Have patience with me, and I will repay it all to you.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And his fellow servant falling down, besought him, saying: Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. |
Then the slave fell on his knees and begged him, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I’ll repay you everything.’
“Now that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii. And he grabbed him and started choking him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe!’
Yet he was unwilling. Instead, he went off and threw the man into prison until he paid back all he owed.
Wasn’t it necessary for you also to show mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed mercy to you?’
You learned it from Epaphras—our dearly loved fellow slave, who is a faithful servant of Messiah on our behalf.
Tychicus—a dearly loved brother and trustworthy servant and fellow slave to the Lord—will tell you all the news about me.