Yet he was unwilling. Instead, he went off and threw the man into prison until he paid back all he owed.
Matthew 18:34 - Tree of Life Version Enraged, the master handed him over to the torturers until he paid back all he owed. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And in wrath his master turned him over to the torturers (the jailers), till he should pay all that he owed. American Standard Version (1901) And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due. Common English Bible His master was furious and handed him over to the guard responsible for punishing prisoners, until he had paid the whole debt. Catholic Public Domain Version And his lord, being angry, handed him over to the torturers, until he repaid the entire debt. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And his lord being angry, delivered him to the torturers until he paid all the debt. |
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?’
“So also My heavenly Father will do to you, unless each of you, from your hearts, forgives his brother.”
For judgment is merciless to the one who does not show mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.