Matthew 18:30
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But he refused. Instead, he went and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay his debt.”
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“But he refused. Instead, he went and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay his debt.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he would not, but having gone away, he cast him into prison, till he might pay that which was owing.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 18:30 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 21:27When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly.
- 1 Kings 22:27and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”
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