Matthew 18:27 kjva — Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt."

— Matthew 18:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 18 — Context

24

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

25

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.

26

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

27

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

28

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.

29

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

30

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

Matthew 18:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:27 say?
Matthew 18:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.”
Where is Matthew 18:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 27.
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 18:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:27 in?
Matthew 18:27 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 18:27?
Matthew 18:27 reads (KJVA): “Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.” 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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