Matthew 18:23 KJV

Matthew · chapter 18 · verse 23 · King James Version

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.Matthew 18:23 · King James Version

Matthew 18:23 in context

21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

25But 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.

kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
likenedhomoioōto be made like, to liken, compare, illustrate by comparisonsG3666 →
certainanthrōposa human being, whether male or female, generically, to include all human individuals, to…G444 →
accountlogosof speech, a word, uttered by a living voice, embodies a conception or idea, what someone…G3056 →
heavenouranosthe vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it, the universe, the world…G3772 →
kingbasileusleader of the people, prince, commander, lord of the land, kingG935 →