Matthew 18:23

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 18:23

BSB
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
AKJV
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
CPDV
Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is compared to a man who was king, who wanted to take account of his servants.
ERV
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would make a reckoning with his servants.
NHEB
Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants.
SMT
Therefore the kingdom of the heavens was likened to a man, the king, who wished to lift up the word together with his servants.

Commentary for Matthew 18:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 18:23
Summary
Heavenly kingdom resembles monarch settling accounts
Event
Beginning parable of unforgiving servant
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching