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23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
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23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
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24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him.
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24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him.
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25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
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25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
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26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.'
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26 "The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.'
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27 The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
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27 The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
