Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Matthew
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:1 JFB -> Commentary on 18:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:1 PNT -> Commentary on 18:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:1 TFG -> Commentary on 18:1 TSK -> Commentary on 18:1 TSK -> Entry for 18:1 WEN -> Notes on 18:1 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Penny; Worldliness TTT -> Ambition SBD -> Parable WJD -> Devotional using 18:1 WJD -> Devotional using 18:1 18:1 - [In Context] About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Which of us is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:2 JFB -> Commentary on 18:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:2 PNT -> Commentary on 18:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:2 TSK -> Commentary on 18:2 TSK -> Entry for 18:2 WEN -> Notes on 18:2 NTB -> Babes; Children; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Worldliness TTT -> Simplicity WJD -> Devotional using 18:2 WJD -> Devotional using 18:2 18:2 - [In Context] Jesus called a small child over to him and put the child among them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:3 JFB -> Commentary on 18:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:3 PNT -> Commentary on 18:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:3 TSK -> Commentary on 18:3 TSK -> Entry for 18:3 WEN -> Notes on 18:3 NTB -> Apostles; Babes; Children; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Regeneration; Righteous; Salvation; Symbols And Similitudes; Worldliness TTT -> Ambition; Children, Good; Conversion; Saints, Compared to; Simplicity UTM -> Devotional using 18:3 WJD -> Devotional using 18:3 WJD -> Devotional using 18:3 18:3 - [In Context] Then he said, "I assure you, unless you turn from your sins and become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:4 JFB -> Commentary on 18:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:4 PNT -> Commentary on 18:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:4 TFG -> Commentary on 18:4 TSK -> Commentary on 18:4 TSK -> Entry for 18:4 WEN -> Notes on 18:4 NTB -> Babes; Children; Humility; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Worldliness TTT -> Children, Good; Humility WJD -> Devotional using 18:4 WJD -> Devotional using 18:4 18:4 - [In Context] Therefore, anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:5 JFB -> Commentary on 18:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:5 PNT -> Commentary on 18:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:5 TSK -> Commentary on 18:5 TSK -> Entry for 18:5 WEN -> Notes on 18:5 NTB -> Babes; Children; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Minister, Christian; Works WJD -> Devotional using 18:5 WJD -> Devotional using 18:5 18:5 - [In Context] And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:6 JFB -> Commentary on 18:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:6 PNT -> Commentary on 18:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:6 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:6 TFG -> Commentary on 18:6 TSK -> Commentary on 18:6 TSK -> Entry for 18:6 WEN -> Notes on 18:6 NTB -> Babes; Children; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Millstone; Minister, Christian TTT -> Backsliding; Mills; Offence; Punishments EBD -> Drown SBD -> Mill WJD -> Devotional using 18:6 WJD -> Devotional using 18:6 18:6 - [In Context] But if anyone causes one of these little ones who trusts in me to lose faith, it would be better for that person to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around the neck.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:7 JFB -> Commentary on 18:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:7 PNT -> Commentary on 18:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:7 TFG -> Commentary on 18:7 TSK -> Commentary on 18:7 TSK -> Entry for 18:7 WEN -> Notes on 18:7 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Wicked (People) TTT -> Offence EBD -> Offence WJD -> Devotional using 18:7 WJD -> Devotional using 18:7 18:7 - [In Context] "How terrible it will be for anyone who causes others to sin. Temptation to do wrong is inevitable, but how terrible it will be for the person who does the tempting.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:8 JFB -> Commentary on 18:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:8 PNT -> Commentary on 18:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:8 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:8 TFG -> Commentary on 18:8 TSK -> Commentary on 18:8 TSK -> Entry for 18:8 WEN -> Notes on 18:8 NTB -> Commandments; Eternity; Fire; Foot; Hand; Hell; Jesus, The Christ; Punishment; Self-Denial; Wicked (People) EBD -> Eternal death; Eternal life WJD -> Devotional using 18:8 WJD -> Devotional using 18:8 18:8 - [In Context] So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to enter heaven F91 crippled or lame than to be thrown into the unquenchable fire with both of your hands and feet.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:9 JFB -> Commentary on 18:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:9 PNT -> Commentary on 18:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:9 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:9 TFG -> Commentary on 18:9 TSK -> Commentary on 18:9 TSK -> Entry for 18:9 WEN -> Notes on 18:9 NTB -> Commandments; Hell; Jesus, The Christ; Self-Denial; Wicked (People) EBD -> Eternal life; Gehenna WJD -> Devotional using 18:9 WJD -> Devotional using 18:9 18:9 - [In Context] And if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better to enter heaven half blind than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:10 JFB -> Commentary on 18:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:10 PNT -> Commentary on 18:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:10 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:10 TFG -> Commentary on 18:10 TSK -> Commentary on 18:10 TSK -> Entry for 18:10 WEN -> Notes on 18:10 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Children; Commandments; God; Heaven; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Righteous; Watchfulness TTT -> Angels; Contempt; Heaven EBD -> Angel; Face SBD -> Angels WJD -> Devotional using 18:10 WJD -> Devotional using 18:10 18:10 - [In Context] "Beware that you don't despise a single one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. F92
Study Resource List DSN -> Synopsis on 18:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:11 JFB -> Commentary on 18:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:11 PNT -> Commentary on 18:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:11 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:11 TSK -> Commentary on 18:11 TSK -> Entry for 18:11 WEN -> Notes on 18:11 NTB -> God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Penitent; Sheep; Wicked (People) TTT -> Love of Christ, The; Salvation EBD -> Death 18:11 - [In Context] F165
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:12 JFB -> Commentary on 18:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:12 PNT -> Commentary on 18:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:12 TFG -> Commentary on 18:12 TSK -> Commentary on 18:12 TSK -> Entry for 18:12 WEN -> Notes on 18:12 NTB -> God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Lost Sheep; Penitent; Sheep; Wicked (People) TTT -> Love of Christ, The EBD -> Cattle WJD -> Devotional using 18:12 WJD -> Devotional using 18:12 18:12 - [In Context] "If a shepherd has one hundred sheep, and one wanders away and is lost, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others and go out into the hills to search for the lost one?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:13 JFB -> Commentary on 18:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:13 PNT -> Commentary on 18:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:13 TFG -> Commentary on 18:13 TSK -> Commentary on 18:13 TSK -> Entry for 18:13 WEN -> Notes on 18:13 NTB -> God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joy; Lost Sheep; Penitent; Sheep; Wicked (People) TTT -> Love of Christ, The WJD -> Devotional using 18:13 WJD -> Devotional using 18:13 18:13 - [In Context] And if he finds it, he will surely rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn't wander away!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:14 JFB -> Commentary on 18:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:14 PNT -> Commentary on 18:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:14 TFG -> Commentary on 18:14 TSK -> Commentary on 18:14 TSK -> Entry for 18:14 WEN -> Notes on 18:14 NTB -> God; God (continued); Heaven; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Penitent; Salvation; Wicked (People) WJD -> Devotional using 18:14 WJD -> Devotional using 18:14 18:14 - [In Context] In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father's will that even one of these little ones should perish.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:15 JFB -> Commentary on 18:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:15 PNT -> Commentary on 18:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:15 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:15 TFG -> Commentary on 18:15 TSK -> Commentary on 18:15 TSK -> Entry for 18:15 WEN -> Notes on 18:15 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Court; Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ; Reproof; Secret; Strife; Trespass TTT -> Love to Man EBD -> Confession SBD -> Excommunication TV -> Devotional using 18:15 WJD -> Devotional using 18:15 WJD -> Devotional using 18:15 TV -> Devotional using 18:15 WJD -> Devotional using 18:15 TV -> Devotional using 18:15 18:15 - [In Context] "If another believer F93 sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:16 JFB -> Commentary on 18:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:16 PNT -> Commentary on 18:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:16 TFG -> Commentary on 18:16 TSK -> Commentary on 18:16 TSK -> Entry for 18:16 WEN -> Notes on 18:16 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Court; Evidence; Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ; Reproof; Strife; Trespass; Witness EBD -> Martyr WJD -> Devotional using 18:16 18:16 - [In Context] But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:17 JFB -> Commentary on 18:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:17 PNT -> Commentary on 18:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:17 TFG -> Commentary on 18:17 TSK -> Commentary on 18:17 TSK -> Entry for 18:17 WEN -> Notes on 18:17 NTB -> Church; Commandments; Court; Fellowship; Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ; Publicans; Reproof; Strife; Tax; Trespass WJD -> Devotional using 18:17 18:17 - [In Context] If that person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. If the church decides you are right, but the other person won't accept it, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:18 JFB -> Commentary on 18:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:18 PNT -> Commentary on 18:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:18 TFG -> Commentary on 18:18 TSK -> Commentary on 18:18 TSK -> Entry for 18:18 WEN -> Notes on 18:18 NTB -> Apostles; Church; Court; Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ; Minister, Christian; Trespass; Vicegerency TTT -> Apostles, The; Discipline of the Church EBD -> Key SBD -> Excommunication WJD -> Devotional using 18:18 WJD -> Devotional using 18:18 18:18 - [In Context] I tell you this: Whatever you prohibit on earth is prohibited in heaven, and whatever you allow on earth is allowed in heaven.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:19 JFB -> Commentary on 18:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:19 PNT -> Commentary on 18:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:19 TFG -> Commentary on 18:19 TSK -> Commentary on 18:19 TSK -> Entry for 18:19 WEN -> Notes on 18:19 NTB -> God; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer; Righteous; Worship TTT -> Prayer, Public; Prayer, Social and Family WJD -> Devotional using 18:19 WJD -> Devotional using 18:19 18:19 - [In Context] "I also tell you this: If two of you agree down here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:20 JFB -> Commentary on 18:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:20 PNT -> Commentary on 18:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:20 TSK -> Commentary on 18:20 TSK -> Entry for 18:20 WEN -> Notes on 18:20 NTB -> Fellowship; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Prayer; Righteous; Worship TTT -> Christ is God; Communion of Saints; Prayer, Public; Prayer, Social and Family TV -> Devotional using 18:20 WJD -> Devotional using 18:20 WJD -> Devotional using 18:20 TV -> Devotional using 18:20 TV -> Devotional using 18:20 18:20 - [In Context] For where two or three gather together because they are mine, F94 I am there among them."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:21 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:21 JFB -> Commentary on 18:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:21 PNT -> Commentary on 18:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:21 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:21 TFG -> Commentary on 18:21 TSK -> Commentary on 18:21 TSK -> Entry for 18:21 WEN -> Notes on 18:21 NTB -> Charitableness; Commandments; Famine; Forgiveness; Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ; Peter TTT -> Families EBD -> Seven WJD -> Devotional using 18:21 WJD -> Devotional using 18:21 18:21 - [In Context] Then Peter came to him and asked, "Lord, how often should I forgive someone F95 who sins against me? Seven times?"
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:22 JFB -> Commentary on 18:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:22 PNT -> Commentary on 18:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:22 TFG -> Commentary on 18:22 TSK -> Commentary on 18:22 TSK -> Entry for 18:22 WEN -> Notes on 18:22 NTB -> Charitableness; Commandments; Famine; Forgiveness; Fraternity; Jesus, The Christ TTT -> Families; Forgiveness of Injuries EBD -> Seven SBD -> Number 18:22 - [In Context] "No!" Jesus replied, "seventy times seven! F96
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:23 JFB -> Commentary on 18:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:23 PNT -> Commentary on 18:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:23 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:23 TSK -> Commentary on 18:23 TSK -> Entry for 18:23 WEN -> Notes on 18:23 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Sin TTT -> Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Mercy; Parables WJD -> Devotional using 18:23 WJD -> Devotional using 18:23 18:23 - [In Context] "For this reason, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:24 JFB -> Commentary on 18:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:24 PNT -> Commentary on 18:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:24 TFG -> Commentary on 18:24 TSK -> Commentary on 18:24 TSK -> Entry for 18:24 WEN -> Notes on 18:24 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Sin; Talent TTT -> Forgiveness of Injuries; Mercy; Parables EBD -> Talent WJD -> Devotional using 18:24 WJD -> Devotional using 18:24 18:24 - [In Context] In the process, one of his debtors was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. F97
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:25 JFB -> Commentary on 18:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:25 PNT -> Commentary on 18:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:25 TFG -> Commentary on 18:25 TSK -> Commentary on 18:25 TSK -> Entry for 18:25 WEN -> Notes on 18:25 NTB -> Charitableness; Children; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Servant; Sin; Women TTT -> Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Mercy; Parables; Punishments; Servants EBD -> Debtor WJD -> Devotional using 18:25 WJD -> Devotional using 18:25 18:25 - [In Context] He couldn't pay, so the king ordered that he, his wife, his children, and everything he had be sold to pay the debt.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 18:26 JFB -> Commentary on 18:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:26 PNT -> Commentary on 18:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:26 TSK -> Commentary on 18:26 TSK -> Entry for 18:26 WEN -> Notes on 18:26 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Sin TTT -> Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables; Patience WJD -> Devotional using 18:26 WJD -> Devotional using 18:26 18:26 - [In Context] But the man fell down before the king and begged him, 'Oh, sir, be patient with me, and I will pay it all.'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:27 JFB -> Commentary on 18:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:27 PNT -> Commentary on 18:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:27 TFG -> Commentary on 18:27 TSK -> Commentary on 18:27 TSK -> Entry for 18:27 WEN -> Notes on 18:27 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Pity; Sin TTT -> Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables WJD -> Devotional using 18:27 WJD -> Devotional using 18:27 18:27 - [In Context] Then the king was filled with pity for him, and he released him and forgave his debt.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:28 JFB -> Commentary on 18:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:28 PNT -> Commentary on 18:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:28 TFG -> Commentary on 18:28 TSK -> Commentary on 18:28 TSK -> Entry for 18:28 WEN -> Notes on 18:28 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice TTT -> Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables EBD -> Penny SBD -> Denarius WJD -> Devotional using 18:28 WJD -> Devotional using 18:28 18:28 - [In Context] "But when the man left the king, he went to a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. F98 He grabbed him by the throat and demanded instant payment.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:29 JFB -> Commentary on 18:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:29 PNT -> Commentary on 18:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:29 TFG -> Commentary on 18:29 TSK -> Commentary on 18:29 TSK -> Entry for 18:29 WEN -> Notes on 18:29 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice TTT -> Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables WJD -> Devotional using 18:29 WJD -> Devotional using 18:29 18:29 - [In Context] His fellow servant fell down before him and begged for a little more time. 'Be patient and I will pay it,' he pleaded.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:30 JFB -> Commentary on 18:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:30 PNT -> Commentary on 18:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:30 TFG -> Commentary on 18:30 TSK -> Commentary on 18:30 TSK -> Entry for 18:30 WEN -> Notes on 18:30 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; Imprisonment; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice TTT -> Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables; Prisons; Servants EBD -> Dungeon WJD -> Devotional using 18:30 WJD -> Devotional using 18:30 18:30 - [In Context] But his creditor wouldn't wait. He had the man arrested and jailed until the debt could be paid in full.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:31 JFB -> Commentary on 18:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:31 PNT -> Commentary on 18:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:31 TFG -> Commentary on 18:31 TSK -> Commentary on 18:31 TSK -> Entry for 18:31 WEN -> Notes on 18:31 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice TTT -> Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables WJD -> Devotional using 18:31 WJD -> Devotional using 18:31 18:31 - [In Context] "When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him what had happened.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:32 JFB -> Commentary on 18:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:32 PNT -> Commentary on 18:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:32 TFG -> Commentary on 18:32 TSK -> Commentary on 18:32 TSK -> Entry for 18:32 WEN -> Notes on 18:32 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice TTT -> Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables WJD -> Devotional using 18:32 WJD -> Devotional using 18:32 18:32 - [In Context] Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, 'You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:33 JFB -> Commentary on 18:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:33 PNT -> Commentary on 18:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:33 TFG -> Commentary on 18:33 TSK -> Commentary on 18:33 TSK -> Entry for 18:33 WEN -> Notes on 18:33 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Debtor; Forgiveness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice TTT -> Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables; Servants EBD -> Mercy WJD -> Devotional using 18:33 WJD -> Devotional using 18:33 18:33 - [In Context] Shouldn't you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?'
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:34 JFB -> Commentary on 18:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:34 PNT -> Commentary on 18:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:34 SRN -> Study Notes on 18:34 TFG -> Commentary on 18:34 TSK -> Commentary on 18:34 TSK -> Entry for 18:34 WEN -> Notes on 18:34 NTB -> Charitableness; Creditor; Forgiveness; Hell; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice; Wicked (People) TTT -> Courts of Justice; Creditors; Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables; Punishments EBD -> Debtor; Mercy WJD -> Devotional using 18:34 WJD -> Devotional using 18:34 18:34 - [In Context] Then the angry king sent the man to prison until he had paid every penny.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 18:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 18:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 18:35 JFB -> Commentary on 18:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 18:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 18:35 PNT -> Commentary on 18:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 18:35 TFG -> Commentary on 18:35 TSK -> Commentary on 18:35 TSK -> Entry for 18:35 NTB -> Brother; Charitableness; Creditor; Forgiveness; Fraternity; Hell; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Kingdom Of Heaven; Malice; Sin; Sincerity; Wicked (People) TTT -> Forgiveness of Injuries; Parables EBD -> Mercy WJD -> Devotional using 18:35 WJD -> Devotional using 18:35 18:35 - [In Context] "That's what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters F99 in your heart."
FOOTNOTES: F91: Greek enter life; also in 18:9. F92: Some manuscripts add verse 11, And I, the Son of Man, have come to save the lost. F93: Greek your brother. F94: Greek gather together in my name. F95: Greek my brother. F96: Or 77 times. F97: Greek 10,000 talents. F98: Greek 100 denarii. A denarius was the equivalent of a full day's wage. F99: Greek your brother. F165: Some manuscripts add And I, the Son of Man, have come to save the lost.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; UTM - My Utmost for His Highest; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.