Matthew 18:24 net — As he began settling his accounts, a man who owed ten thousand talents was brought to him.

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"As he began settling his accounts, a man who owed ten thousand talents was brought to him."

— Matthew 18:24, NET Bible

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Matthew 18 — Context

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Then Peter came to him and said,“Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother who sins against me? As many as seven times?”

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Jesus said to him,“Not seven times, I tell you, but seventy-seven times!

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The Parable of the Unforgiving Slave“For this reason, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves.

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As he began settling his accounts, a man who owed ten thousand talents was brought to him.

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Because he was not able to repay it, the lord ordered him to be sold, along with his wife, children, and whatever he possessed, and repayment to be made.

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Then the slave threw himself to the ground before him, saying,‘Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything.’

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The lord had compassion on that slave and released him, and forgave him the debt.

Matthew 18:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:24 say?
Matthew 18:24 in the NET Bible reads: “As he began settling his accounts, a man who owed ten thousand talents was brought to him.”
Where is Matthew 18:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 24.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 18:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:24 in?
Matthew 18:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 18:24?
Matthew 18:24 reads (NET): “As he began settling his accounts, a man who owed ten thousand talents was brought to him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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