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Contemporary English Version
Matthew 18:31
When some other officials found out what had happened, they felt sorry for the man who had been put in jail. Then they told the king what had happened.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When the other servants saw what had taken place, they were deeply distressed and went and reported to their master everything that had happened.
When the other servants saw what had taken place, they were deeply distressed and went and reported to their master everything that had happened.
King James Version (1611)
So when his fellow-seruants saw what was done, they were very sorie, and came, and told vnto their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow-seruants saw what was done, they were very sorie, and came, and told vnto their lord all that was done.
King James Version
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
English Standard Version
When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place.
When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place.
New American Standard Bible
"So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their master all that had happened.
"So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their master all that had happened.
New Century Version
When the other servants saw what had happened, they were very sorry. So they went and told their master all that had happened.
When the other servants saw what had happened, they were very sorry. So they went and told their master all that had happened.
Amplified Bible
"When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and they went and reported to their master [with clarity and in detail] everything that had taken place.
"When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and they went and reported to their master [with clarity and in detail] everything that had taken place.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when his other felowe seruants sawe what was done, they were very sory, & came, and declared vnto their Lord all that was done.
And when his other felowe seruants sawe what was done, they were very sory, & came, and declared vnto their Lord all that was done.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened.
"So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened.
Legacy Standard Bible
So, when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened.
So, when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened.
Berean Standard Bible
When his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and recounted all of this to their master.
When his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and recounted all of this to their master.
Complete Jewish Bible
When the other servants saw what had happened, they were extremely distressed; and they went and told their master everything that had taken place.
When the other servants saw what had happened, they were extremely distressed; and they went and told their master everything that had taken place.
Darby Translation
But his fellow-bondmen, having seen what had taken place, were greatly grieved, and went and recounted to their lord all that had taken place.
But his fellow-bondmen, having seen what had taken place, were greatly grieved, and went and recounted to their lord all that had taken place.
Easy-to-Read Version
All the other servants saw what happened. They felt very sorry for the man. So they went and told their master everything that happened.
All the other servants saw what happened. They felt very sorry for the man. So they went and told their master everything that happened.
George Lamsa Translation
When their fellow-servants saw what had happened, they were very sorry, and they came and informed their master of everything that had happened.
When their fellow-servants saw what had happened, they were very sorry, and they came and informed their master of everything that had happened.
Good News Translation
When the other servants saw what had happened, they were very upset and went to the king and told him everything.
When the other servants saw what had happened, they were very upset and went to the king and told him everything.
Lexham English Bible
So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were extremely distressed, and went and reported to their master everything that had happened.
So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were extremely distressed, and went and reported to their master everything that had happened.
Literal Translation
But his fellow slaves, seeing the things happening, they were greatly grieved. And having come they reported to their lord all the things happening.
But his fellow slaves, seeing the things happening, they were greatly grieved. And having come they reported to their lord all the things happening.
American Standard Version
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
Bible in Basic English
So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done.
So when the other servants saw what was done they were very sad, and came and gave word to their lord of what had been done.
Hebrew Names Version
So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
International Standard Version
"When his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were very disturbed and went and reported to their master all that had occurred.
"When his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were very disturbed and went and reported to their master all that had occurred.
Etheridge Translation
When their fellow-servants saw what was done, they were greatly grieved, and went and declared to their lord all that was done.
When their fellow-servants saw what was done, they were greatly grieved, and went and declared to their lord all that was done.
Murdock Translation
And when their fellow-servants saw what was done, it grieved them much; and they came and made known to their lord all that had occurred.
And when their fellow-servants saw what was done, it grieved them much; and they came and made known to their lord all that had occurred.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
So, when his felowes sawe what was done, they were very sory: & came, and tolde vnto their Lorde all that was done.
So, when his felowes sawe what was done, they were very sory: & came, and tolde vnto their Lorde all that was done.
English Revised Version
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
World English Bible
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceedingly sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But his fellow-servants, seeing what was done, were very sorry, and came and gave their lord an exact account of the whole matter.
But his fellow-servants, seeing what was done, were very sorry, and came and gave their lord an exact account of the whole matter.
Weymouth's New Testament
His fellow servants, therefore, seeing what had happened, were exceedingly angry; and they came and told their master without reserve all that had happened.
His fellow servants, therefore, seeing what had happened, were exceedingly angry; and they came and told their master without reserve all that had happened.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And hise euen seruauntis, seynge the thingis that weren don, soreweden greetli. And thei camen, and telden to her lord alle the thingis that weren don.
And hise euen seruauntis, seynge the thingis that weren don, soreweden greetli. And thei camen, and telden to her lord alle the thingis that weren don.
Update Bible Version
So when his fellow slaves saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow slaves saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
Webster's Bible Translation
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told to their lord all that was done.
New English Translation
When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were very upset and went and told their lord everything that had taken place.
When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were very upset and went and told their lord everything that had taken place.
New King James Version
So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done.
So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done.
New Living Translation
"When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.
"When some of the other servants saw this, they were very upset. They went to the king and told him everything that had happened.
New Life Bible
"When his other servants saw what had happened, they were very sorry. They came and told the king all that was done.
"When his other servants saw what had happened, they were very sorry. They came and told the king all that was done.
New Revised Standard
When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.
When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
His fellow-servants, therefore, seeing, the things that were done, were grieved exceedingly, - and went and made quite plain to their master all the things which had been done.
His fellow-servants, therefore, seeing, the things that were done, were grieved exceedingly, - and went and made quite plain to their master all the things which had been done.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now his fellow servants seeing what was done, were very much grieved, and they came, and told their lord all that was done.
Now his fellow servants seeing what was done, were very much grieved, and they came, and told their lord all that was done.
Revised Standard Version
When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.
When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
When his other felowes sawe what was done they were very sory and came and tolde vnto their lorde all yt had happened.
When his other felowes sawe what was done they were very sory and came and tolde vnto their lorde all yt had happened.
Young's Literal Translation
`And his fellow-servants having seen the things that were done, were grieved exceedingly, and having come, shewed fully to their lord all the things that were done;
`And his fellow-servants having seen the things that were done, were grieved exceedingly, and having come, shewed fully to their lord all the things that were done;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whan his felowes sawe what was done, they were very sory, and came and tolde their lorde all that had happened.
Whan his felowes sawe what was done, they were very sory, and came and tolde their lorde all that had happened.
Mace New Testament (1729)
his fellow-servants upon seeing this were very much concern'd, and went to acquaint their master with what had pass'd.
his fellow-servants upon seeing this were very much concern'd, and went to acquaint their master with what had pass'd.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Some other cowboys saw all of this and they went and told the rancher what had happened.
Some other cowboys saw all of this and they went and told the rancher what had happened.
Contextual Overview
21 Peter came up to the Lord and asked, "How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?" 22 Jesus answered: Not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! 23 This story will show you what the kingdom of heaven is like: One day a king decided to call in his officials and ask them to give an account of what they owed him. 24 As he was doing this, one official was brought in who owed him fifty million silver coins. 25 But he didn't have any money to pay what he owed. The king ordered him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all he owned, in order to pay the debt. 26 The official got down on his knees and began begging, "Have pity on me, and I will pay you every cent I owe!" 27 The king felt sorry for him and let him go free. He even told the official that he did not have to pay back the money. 28 As the official was leaving, he happened to meet another official, who owed him a hundred silver coins. So he grabbed the man by the throat. He started choking him and said, "Pay me what you owe!" 29 The man got down on his knees and began begging, "Have pity on me, and I will pay you back." 30 But the first official refused to have pity. Instead, he went and had the other official put in jail until he could pay what he owed.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
they: Psalms 119:136, Psalms 119:158, Jeremiah 9:1, Mark 3:5, Luke 19:41, Romans 9:1-3, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 11:21, Hebrews 13:3
and came: Genesis 37:2, Luke 14:21, Hebrews 13:17
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 19:5 - and told David
Cross-References
Genesis 18:20
The Lord said, "Abraham, I have heard that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah are doing all kinds of evil things.
The Lord said, "Abraham, I have heard that the people of Sodom and Gomorrah are doing all kinds of evil things.
Genesis 18:22
The men turned and started toward Sodom. But the Lord stayed with Abraham,
The men turned and started toward Sodom. But the Lord stayed with Abraham,
Genesis 18:27
Abraham answered, "I am nothing more than the dust of the earth. Please forgive me, Lord , for daring to speak to you like this.
Abraham answered, "I am nothing more than the dust of the earth. Please forgive me, Lord , for daring to speak to you like this.
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.
Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.
Matthew 7:11
As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give good things to people who ask.
As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give good things to people who ask.
Luke 11:8
He may not get up and give you the bread, just because you are his friend. But he will get up and give you as much as you need, simply because you are not ashamed to keep on asking.
He may not get up and give you the bread, just because you are his friend. But he will get up and give you as much as you need, simply because you are not ashamed to keep on asking.
Luke 18:1
Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:
Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:
Ephesians 6:18
Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.
Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people.
Hebrews 4:16
So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help.
So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved kindness, and we will find help.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So when his fellow servants saw what was done,.... What hard usage, and ill treatment, their fellow servant met with; the Syriac reads, "their fellow servants", being the fellow servants both of the creditor and the debtor:
they were very sorry; they were greatly grieved and troubled at the cruelty of the one, and the unhappiness of the other; being more tenderhearted, and of a more forgiving spirit than he:
and came and told unto their Lord all that was done; to their fellow servant, by one that had so lately received such favours from him: this may be expressive of the concern of some members of churches at such conduct: who, though they may not have strength and number sufficient to oppose such measures, yet being secretly grieved at such cruel methods, go to the throne of grace, and spread the case before the Lord, tell him all that is done by way of complaint; which, is no impeachment of his omniscience, only shows their trouble for such malpractices, and the sense they have, by whom only such grievances can be redressed.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
So when his fellow-servants ... - This is a mere circumstance thrown into the story for the sake of keeping, or making a consistent narrative. It cannot be intended to teach that other Christians should go and tell God what a brother has done; for God well knows all the actions of his children, and does not need us surely to inform him of what is done. It is abusing the Bible, and departing from the design of parables, to press every circumstance, and to endeavor to extract from it some spiritual meaning. Our Saviour, in this parable, designed most clearly to exhibit only one great truth - the duty of forgiving our brethren, and the great evil of not forgiving a brother when he offends us. The circumstances of the parable are intended only to make the story consistent with itself, and thus to impress the general truth more fully on the mind.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 18:31. His fellow-servants saw what was done — An act of this kind is so dishonourable to all the followers of Christ, and to the spirit of his Gospel, that through the respect they owe to their Lord and Master, and through the concern they feel for the prosperity of his cause, they are obliged to plead against it at the throne of God.
