26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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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.
Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 21-35)This part of the discourse concerning offences is certainly to be understood of personal wrongs, which is in our power to forgive. Now observe, I. Peter’s question concerning this matter (Matt. 18:21); Lord, how oft shall my brother trespass against me, and I forgive him ? Will it suffice to do it seven times ? 1. He takes it for granted that he must forgive; Christ had before taught his disciples…
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