Matthew 18:33 bbe — Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?

Bible in Basic English

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

— Matthew 18:33, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 18 — Context

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.

35

So will my Father in heaven do to you, if you do not everyone, from your hearts, give forgiveness to his brother.

Matthew 18:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:33 say?
Matthew 18:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?”
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 (BBE): “Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?” 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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