Matthew 18:25 web — But because he couldn't pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and p…

World English Bible

"But because he couldn't pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made."

— Matthew 18:25, World English Bible

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Matthew 18 — Context

22

Jesus said to him, "I don't tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven.

23

Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants.

24

When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.

25

But because he couldn't pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

26

The servant therefore fell down and kneeled before him, saying, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will repay you all!'

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The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.

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"But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, who owed him one hundred denarii, and he grabbed him, and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me what you owe!'

Matthew 18:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 18:25 say?
Matthew 18:25 in the World English Bible reads: “But because he couldn't pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, 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 (WEB): “But because he couldn't pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, 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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