Bible Verses

But the other disagreed and put him in prison until he paid off all his debt.

His fellow servant threw himself at his feet and begged him, ‘Give me time, and I will pay everything.’

When this servant left the king’s presence, he encountered one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred pieces of silver. He seized him by the throat and almost choked him, shouting, ‘Pay me what you owe!’

The king took pity on him and not only freed him but also waived his debt.

The servant knelt before the king and said, ‘Give me time, and I will pay you back everything.’

Since the man couldn’t repay the debt, the king ordered that he be sold into slavery along with his wife, children, and all his possessions as payment.

One of the first was someone who owed him ten thousand pieces of gold.

Parable About Forgiveness This story sheds light on the kingdom of Heaven: A king decided to settle accounts with his servants.

Jesus answered: “No, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”

Then Peter asked him: “Lord, how many times must I forgive my brother or sister’s offenses? Seven times?”