Matthew 18:23
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Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
In other translations
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
Greek words
ΔιὰDiaBecause ofG1223τοῦτοtoutothisG3778ὡμοιώθηhōmoiōthēhas become likeG3666ἡhētheG3588βασιλείαbasileiakingdomG932τῶνtōnof theG3588οὐρανῶνouranōnheavensG3772ἀνθρώπῳanthrōpōto a manG444βασιλεῖbasileia kingG935ὃςhoswhoG3739ἠθέλησενēthelēsendesiredG2309συνᾶραιsunaraito settleG4868λόγονlogonaccountsG3056μετὰmetawithG3326τῶνtōntheG3588δούλωνdoulōnservantsG1401αὐτοῦ.autouof him.G846
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Related verses
- Romans 14:12So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
- Matthew 13:24Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.
- Matthew 3:2And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
- Matthew 13:44-4544 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.
- Luke 19:12-2712 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.12 So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. 13 Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. 14 But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ 15 When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.
- Luke 16:1-21 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.1 Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’
- Matthew 13:47Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.
- Matthew 13:31Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in his field.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10-1110 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. 11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.
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