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The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

This parable teaches about forgiveness and the consequences of unforgiveness.

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Matthew 18:23-35


23. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
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.
26. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
27. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
28. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
29. And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
30. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
31. So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
32. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
33. Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
34. And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
35. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.


Sermons Related to this Bible Chapter - The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

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  • Parables 10: In the kingdom of God, forgiveness is constitutional  : The kingdom of God (or of the heavens, according to the gospels) corresponds to what is in the likeness of God. Jesus made it palpable when he came, the Church – of which Christ is the head – must make it palpable and it will be lived in a perfect way with God. One of the characteristic traits of this kingdom is unlimited brotherly forgiveness.
  • Bible Red Thread 13: The Family of God (Matthew 18) : Matthew 18: 1-5 / Darby 1. In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens? 2. And Jesus having called a little child to [him], set it in their midst, 3. and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens. 4. Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens; 5. and whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receives me.

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    General themes for this chapter of the Bible: Greatest in the Kingdom; Temptation to Sin; The Lost Sheep; Forgiveness; The Unforgiving Servant

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