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Matthew 18:33 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 18:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 18 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?”
Matthew 18:33 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 18:33
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?—The lord's question uses the same verb family: eleēsai (ἐλεῆσαι, 'to have mercy') and ēleēsa (ἠλέησά, 'I had mercy'). The argument is proportional reciprocity: 'just as I showed you mercy, you should show mercy.' Not because he earned it or deserved continued grace, but because recipients of extraordinary mercy ought to become conduits of mercy.The term syndoulon (σύνδουλον, 'fellow servant') emphasizes equality: both are servants of the same master. The wicked servant forgot his own identity—he's not...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 18:33
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“and forgiving each other”
“tenderhearted”
“as we also forgive our debtors.”
“and do good”
“love your enemies”