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Matthew 18:27 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Matthew 18:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 18 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.”
Matthew 18:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 18:27
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion (σπλαγχνισθεὶς δὲ ὁ κύριος, splanchnistheis de ho kyrios)—the Greek splanchnizomai denotes visceral compassion, literally 'bowels moved,' indicating profound emotional mercy. This word appears repeatedly in the Gospels describing Jesus (Mt 9:36, 14:14, 15:32), revealing God's character: mercy flows from His nature, not the debtor's merit.Loosed him, and forgave him the debt (ἀπέλυσεν αὐτόν, καὶ τὸ δάνειον ἀφῆκεν αὐτῷ)—total, unconditional forgiveness. The lord didn't accept the payment plan; he aphēken (ἀφῆκεν, 'released, sent away') the ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 18:27
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“merciful”
“neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them”
“Lord”
“Lord”
“and served Yahweh; and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.”
“being merciful”