Matthew 18:33 asv — shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee?

American Standard Version

"shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee? "

— Matthew 18:33, American Standard Version

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Matthew 18 — Context

30

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.

31

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

32

Then his lord called him unto him, and saith to him, Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou besoughtest me:

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shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee?

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And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due.

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So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.

Matthew 18:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:33 say?
Matthew 18:33 in the American Standard Version reads: “shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee? ”
Where is Matthew 18:33 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 33.
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 18:33.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:33 in?
Matthew 18:33 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 18:33?
Matthew 18:33 reads (ASV): “shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee? ” 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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