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- Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
- And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
- 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.
- The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
- Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
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- "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
- As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him.
- Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
- "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.'
- The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
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- 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.
- And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
- And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
- So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
- 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:
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- "But 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. 'Pay back what you owe me!' he demanded.
- "His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.'
- "But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt.
- When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened.
- "Then the master called the servant in. 'You wicked servant,' he said, 'I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to.
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- Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
- And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
- So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
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- Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?'
- In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.
- "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart."
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