Matthew 18:25

But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

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Other Translations for Matthew 18:25

BSB
Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned.
AKJV
But for as much as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
CPDV
But since he did not have any way to repay it, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children, and all that he had, in order to repay it.
ERV
But forasmuch as he had not wherewith to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
NHEB
But because he could not pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
SMT
And he not having to give back, his lord ordered him to be sold, and his wife and his children, and all which he had also to be given back.

Commentary for Matthew 18:25

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Overview of Matthew 18:25
Summary
Destitute servant faces enslavement due divestiture
Event
King orders servant's enslavement
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative