Matthew 18:23 “Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to se…”

Matthew 18:23

Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

World English Bible

Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

American Standard Version

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore is the kingdome of heauen likened vnto a certaine King, which would take an account of his seruants.

Darby Translation

For this cause the kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who would reckon with his bondmen.

Young's Literal Translation

'Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,

Bible in Basic English

For this reason the kingdom of heaven is like a king, who went over his accounts with his servants.

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Cross references

“is”

Matthew 13:24 Matthew 3:2 Matthew 13:47 Matthew 13:31 Matthew 13:33 Matthew 13:52

Matthew 13:24 · BSB

Jesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 3:2 · BSB

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 13:47 · BSB

Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish.

Matthew 13:31 · BSB

He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.

Matthew 13:33 · BSB

He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and mixed into three measures of flour, until all of it was leavened.”

Matthew 13:52 · BSB

Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

“which”

Romans 14:12 Luke 19:12–27 1 Corinthians 4:5 Matthew 25:19–30 Luke 16:1 Luke 16:2

Romans 14:12 · BSB

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Luke 19:12–27 · BSB

So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return.

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

Matthew 25:19–30 · BSB

After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.

Luke 16:1 · BSB

Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.

Luke 16:2 · BSB

So he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

24As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.

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