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Matthew 18:24 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 18:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 18 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. talents: a talent is 750.ounces of silver, which after five shillings the ounce is 187.li. 10.s.”
Matthew 18:24 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 18:24
One was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents (μύρια τάλαντα)—an impossible debt of approximately 60 million denarii (a denarius = day's wage). The Greek myria means 'ten thousand,' the highest Greek numeral, and talanton (talent) was the largest monetary unit, worth 6,000 denarii. This astronomical sum—equivalent to 200,000 years' wages—represents the infinite debt of sin before God.The passive voice was brought (προσηνέχθη) suggests involuntary confrontation with debt, as sinners cannot willingly face the magnitude of their guilt. This servant likely held a position of high a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 18:24
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“they are too heavy for me.”
“Yah”
“on whom the tower in Siloam fell”
“he said to the first”
“my God”
“so that I am not able to look up. They are more than the hairs of my head. My heart has failed me.”
“and of silver ten thousand talents”
“'How much do you owe?' He said”