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Matthew 18:27

ForgivenessMercy and compassionGrace

25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

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BSB
His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.
KJV
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
WEB
The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him and forgave him the debt.
ASV
And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
DARBY
And the lord of that bondman, being moved with compassion, loosed him and forgave him the loan.
BLB
And having been moved with compassion, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.
ÅB
Da syntes denne tjeners herre inderlig synd på ham, og gav ham fri og ettergav gjelden.
OTB
Herren til den tjeneren fikk medfølelse med ham, etterga gjelden og lot ham gå.
B1930
Da ynkedes denne tjeners herre inderlig over ham, og lot ham løs og eftergav ham gjelden.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 145:8

    The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

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  • Psalms 86:15

    But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

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  • Psalms 86:5

    For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

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  • Nehemiah 9:17

    And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.

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  • Psalms 78:38

    But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.

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  • Hosea 11:8

    How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

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  • Judges 10:16

    And they put away the strange gods from among them, and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.

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