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The servant fell on his knees before the king. "Be patient with me,' he begged, "and I will pay you everything!'
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The king felt sorry for him, so he forgave him the debt and let him go.
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"Then the man went out and met one of his fellow servants who owed him a few dollars. He grabbed him and started choking him. "Pay back what you owe me!' he said.
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His fellow servant fell down and begged him, "Be patient with me, and I will pay you back!'
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But he refused; instead, he had him thrown into jail until he should pay the debt.
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When the other servants saw what had happened, they were very upset and went to the king and told him everything.
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So he called the servant in. "You worthless slave!' he said. "I forgave you the whole amount you owed me, just because you asked me to.
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You should have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you.'
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The king was very angry, and he sent the servant to jail to be punished until he should pay back the whole amount."