Matthew 18:31 web — So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that wa…

World English Bible

"So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done."

— Matthew 18:31, World English Bible

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Matthew 18 — Context

28

"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!'

29

"So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will repay you!'

30

He would not, but went and cast him into prison, until he should pay back that which was due.

31

So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.

32

Then his lord called him in, and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt, because you begged me.

33

Shouldn't you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, even as I had mercy on you?'

34

His lord was angry, and delivered him to the tormentors, until he should pay all that was due to him.

Matthew 18:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:31 say?
Matthew 18:31 in the World English Bible reads: “So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was 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 (WEB): “So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was 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.
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