Matthew 18:31 bbe — So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been…

Bible in Basic English

"So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done."

— Matthew 18:31, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Matthew 18:31 in Other Translations

3 versions All translations

Matthew 18 — Context

28

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.

29

So that servant went down on his face, requesting him and saying, Give me time and I will make payment to you.

30

And he would not: but went and put him into prison till he had made payment of the debt.

31

So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done.

32

Then his lord sent for him and said, You evil servant; I made you free of all that debt, because of your request to me:

33

Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?

34

And his lord was very angry, and put him in the hands of those who would give him punishment till he made payment of all the debt.

Matthew 18:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 18:31 say?
Matthew 18:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done.”
Where is Matthew 18:31 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 31.
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 18:31.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:31 in?
Matthew 18:31 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 18:31?
Matthew 18:31 reads (BBE): “So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2