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Matthew 18:29 Cross-References
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“And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.”
Matthew 18:29 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 18:29
And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all—the identical words and posture the first servant used (v. 26). This deliberate repetition heightens the tragedy: the forgiven servant heard his own plea echoed back but remained unmoved. The parallel language creates dramatic irony—readers recognize what the wicked servant ignores: he's recreating the exact scenario from which he just escaped.The Greek parekalei (παρεκάλει, 'besought') indicates earnest pleading. Unlike the first servant's impossible promise (10,000 talents), ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 18:29
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“as we also forgive our debtors.”
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