Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go. New Living Translation Then his master was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt. English Standard Version And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. Berean Standard Bible His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him. Berean Literal Bible And the master of that servant having been moved with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt. King James Bible Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. New King James Version Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. New American Standard Bible And the master of that slave felt compassion, and he released him and forgave him the debt. NASB 1995 “And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the debt. NASB 1977 “And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the debt. Legacy Standard Bible And feeling compassion, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. Amplified Bible And his master’s heart was moved with compassion and he released him and forgave him [canceling] the debt. Christian Standard Bible Then the master of that servant had compassion, released him, and forgave him the loan. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the master of that slave had compassion, released him, and forgave him the loan. American Standard Version And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. Contemporary English Version The king felt sorry for him and let him go free. He even told the official that he did not have to pay back the money. English Revised Version And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The master felt sorry for his servant, freed him, and canceled his debt. Good News Translation The king felt sorry for him, so he forgave him the debt and let him go. International Standard Version The master of that servant had compassion and released him, canceling his debt. Majority Standard Bible His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him. NET Bible The lord had compassion on that slave and released him, and forgave him the debt. New Heart English Bible The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. Webster's Bible Translation Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Weymouth New Testament "Whereupon his master, touched with compassion, set him free and forgave him the debt. World English Bible The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the lord of that servant having been moved with compassion released him, and the debt he forgave him. Berean Literal Bible And the master of that servant having been moved with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt. Young's Literal Translation and the lord of that servant having been moved with compassion did release him, and the debt he forgave him. Smith's Literal Translation And the lord of that servant, having felt compassion, loosed him, and let go to him the money lent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the lord of that servant being moved with pity, let him go and forgave him the debt. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the lord of that servant, being moved with pity, released him, and he forgave his debt. New American Bible Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan. New Revised Standard Version And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the master of that servant had pity, so he released him, and cancelled his debt. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the lord of that servant was moved with pity, and he released him, forgiving his debt. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and let him go, and for gave him the debt. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Then his lord, moved with compassion towards that servant, discharged him, and forgave him the debt. Mace New Testament upon which the lord of that vassal, touch'd with compassion, gave him his liberty, and discharged him of the debt. Weymouth New Testament "Whereupon his master, touched with compassion, set him free and forgave him the debt. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Unforgiving Servant…26Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27 His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him. 28But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay back what you owe me!’… Cross References Luke 7:42-43 When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?” / “I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Luke 6:37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Psalm 103:8-12 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. / He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. / He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. ... Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Mark 11:25 And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.” Luke 17:3-4 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” Romans 12:19-21 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 2 Corinthians 2:7-10 So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. / Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. / My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. ... Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Nehemiah 9:17 They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them. Treasury of Scripture Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. moved. Judges 10:16 And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. Nehemiah 9:17 And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. Psalm 78:38 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath. Jump to Previous Bondman Canceled Compassion Debt Felt Forgave Free Loosed Master Moved Pity Release Released Servant Servant's Slave Touched WhereuponJump to Next Bondman Canceled Compassion Debt Felt Forgave Free Loosed Master Moved Pity Release Released Servant Servant's Slave Touched WhereuponMatthew 18 1. Jesus warns his disciples to be humble and harmless,7. to avoid offenses, 10. and not to despise the little ones; 15. teaches how we are to deal with our brothers when they offend us, 21. and how often to forgive them; 23. which he sets forth by a parable of the king who took account of his servants, 32. and punished him who showed no mercy to his fellow servant. His master The term "master" in this context refers to a figure of authority, often translated from the Greek word "kyrios," which can mean lord or owner. In the parable, the master symbolizes God, who holds ultimate authority over all creation. This highlights the divine sovereignty and the power to forgive, reminding us of God's supreme position in our lives and His ability to exercise mercy. had compassion on him forgave his debt and released him Forgave him the debt.--The Greek noun in this case expresses a debt contracted through a loan, and in the interpretation of the parable suggests a thought like that in the parables of the Pounds, the Talents, and the Unjust Steward. What we call our own--life, with all its opportunities--is really lent to us, and God requires repayment with interest. Verse 27. - Was moved with compassion. The earthly circumstance has its counterpart in God's dealings with sinners. Humility, confession, prayer, are accepted by him as payment of the debt. Loosed him from arrest, from being sold as a slave. This was the first favour accorded. The second was even greater. Forgave him the debt. The servant had asked only for time; he receives acquittance of the enormous sum which he owed. The king's severity had brought home to the debtor his full guilt did its consequences; when he realizes these, and throws himself on his lord's mercy, he receives more than he had asked or hoped for. But (to revert to the spiritual interpretation) the pardoned sinner must not forget the past; he must live as one forgiven. Says the penitent psalmist, "I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me" (Psalm 51:3).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [His]ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. master κύριος (kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. had compassion [on him], Σπλαγχνισθεὶς (Splanchnistheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4697: To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. forgave ἀφῆκεν (aphēken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. his αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. debt, δάνειον (daneion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1156: A loan, debt. From danos; probably akin to the base of didomi; a loan. [and] released ἀπέλυσεν (apelysen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Links Matthew 18:27 NIVMatthew 18:27 NLT Matthew 18:27 ESV Matthew 18:27 NASB Matthew 18:27 KJV Matthew 18:27 BibleApps.com Matthew 18:27 Biblia Paralela Matthew 18:27 Chinese Bible Matthew 18:27 French Bible Matthew 18:27 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 18:27 The lord of that servant being moved (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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