Matthew 18:26 nasb — "So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you…

NASB

""So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.'"

— Matthew 18:26, NASB

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Matthew 18 — Context

23

"For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.

24

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

25

"But since he did not have the means to repay, his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment to be made.

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"So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.'

27

"And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the debt.

28

"But that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and he seized him and began to choke him, saying, 'Pay back what you owe.'

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"So his fellow slave fell to the ground and began to plead with him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you.'

Matthew 18:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 18:26 say?
Matthew 18:26 in the NASB reads: “"So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.'”
Where is Matthew 18:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 26.
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 18:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:26 in?
Matthew 18:26 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 18:26?
Matthew 18:26 reads (NASB): “"So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, 'Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.'” 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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