25 But since he [a](A)did not have the means to repay, his master commanded that he (B)be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment be made. 26 So the slave fell to the ground and (C)prostrated himself before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.’ 27 And the master of that slave felt compassion, and he released him and (D)forgave him the [b]debt.

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  1. Matthew 18:25 Or was unable to
  2. Matthew 18:27 Or loan

25 Since he was not able to pay,(A) the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold(B) to repay the debt.

26 “At this the servant fell on his knees before him.(C) ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27 The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

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