King James Version
Matthew 18:33 in the King James Version says “Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?”
Matthew 18:33 · KJV
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Shouldest”
G1163also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“fellowservant”
G4889a co-slave, i.e., servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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