Matthew 18:25 bbe — And because he was not able to make payment, his lord gave orders for him, and his wife, and his sons and daughters, an…

Bible in Basic English

"And because he was not able to make payment, his lord gave orders for him, and his wife, and his sons and daughters, and all he had, to be given for money, and payment to be made."

— Matthew 18:25, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 18 — Context

22

Jesus says to him, I say not to you, Till seven times; but, Till seventy times seven.

23

For this reason the kingdom of heaven is like a king, who went over his accounts with his servants.

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And at the start, one came to him who was in his debt for ten thousand talents.

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And because he was not able to make payment, his lord gave orders for him, and his wife, and his sons and daughters, and all he had, to be given for money, and payment to be made.

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So the servant went down on his face and gave him worship, saying, Lord, give me time to make payment and I will give you all.

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And the lord of that servant, being moved with pity, let him go, and made him free of the debt.

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But that servant went out, and meeting one of the other servants, who was in debt to him for one hundred pence, he took him by the throat, saying, Make payment of your debt.

Matthew 18:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:25 say?
Matthew 18:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And because he was not able to make payment, his lord gave orders for him, and his wife, and his sons and daughters, and all he had, to be given for money, and payment to be made.”
Where is Matthew 18:25 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 25.
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 18:25.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:25 in?
Matthew 18:25 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 18:25?
Matthew 18:25 reads (BBE): “And because he was not able to make payment, his lord gave orders for him, and his wife, and his sons and daughters, and all he had, to be given for money, and payment to be made.” 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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