Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The master of that servant had compassion and released him, canceling his debt.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
Holman Bible
A Conservative Version
And having felt compassion, the lord of that bondman released him, and forgave him the debt.
American Standard Version
And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.
Anderson New Testament
And the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and let him go, and for gave him the debt.
Bible in Basic English
And the lord of that servant, being moved with pity, let him go, and made him free of the debt.
Common New Testament
The master of that servant took pity on him, released him, and forgave him the debt.
Daniel Mace New Testament
upon which the lord of that vassal, touch'd with compassion, gave him his liberty, and discharged him of the debt.
Darby Translation
And the lord of that bondman, being moved with compassion, loosed him and forgave him the loan.
Godbey New Testament
The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, sent him away, and forgave him the debt.
Goodspeed New Testament
And his master's heart was touched, and he let the slave go and canceled the debt.
John Wesley New Testament
And the lord of that servant, moved with tender compassion, loosed him and forgave him the debt.
Julia Smith Translation
And the lord of that servant, having felt compassion, loosed him, and let go to him the money lent.
King James 2000
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and released him, and forgave him the debt.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So the master of that slave, [because he] had compassion, released him and forgave him the loan.
Modern King James verseion
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion and released him and forgave him the debt.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then had the Lord pity on that servant, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
Moffatt New Testament
And out of pity for that servant his master released him and discharged his debt.
Montgomery New Testament
"So then the master pitied his slave, and let him go, and forgave him his debt.
NET Bible
The lord had compassion on that slave and released him, and forgave him the debt.
New Heart English Bible
The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
Noyes New Testament
And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
Sawyer New Testament
And the lord of that servant having compassion on him released him, and forgave him the debt.
The Emphasized Bible
And, moved with compassion, the master of that servant released him, and, the loan, he, forgave, him.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Then his lord, moved with compassion towards that servant, discharged him, and forgave him the debt.
Twentieth Century New Testament
The master was moved with compassion; and he let him go, and forgave him the debt.
Webster
Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
Weymouth New Testament
"Whereupon his master, touched with compassion, set him free and forgave him the debt.
Williams New Testament
And his master's heart was moved with pity, and he let the slave go free with his debt cancelled.
World English Bible
The lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
Worrell New Testament
And, moved with compassion, the lord of that servant released him, and forgave him the debt.
Worsley New Testament
and his lord had compassion on him, and discharged him, and forgave him the debt.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the lord of that servant having been moved with compassion did release him, and the debt he forgave him.
Themes
Creditors » Sometimes entirely remitted debts
Forgiveness » The reward for not forgiving others
Forgiveness of injuries » Illustrated
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The unmerciful servant
Kingdom of God » What the kingdom of God is likened to
Kingdom of heaven » Compared » To a king who called his servants for a reckoning (an audit)
Topics
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Splagchnizomai
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References
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 18:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Unforgiving Slave
26 Then the servant fell down and bowed low before him, saying, "Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything!' 27 The master of that servant had compassion and released him, canceling his debt. 28 "But when that servant went away, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him, seized him by the throat, and said, "Pay what you owe!'
Phrases
Cross References
Judges 10:16
When they put away their foreign gods and served the LORD, he brought Israel's misery to an end.
Nehemiah 9:17
They would not listen, and did not remember the miracles you did among them. Instead, they became stubborn and appointed a leader to return them to their slavery. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in gracious love; therefore you did not abandon them.
Psalm 78:38
But he, being merciful, forgave their iniquity and didn't destroy them; He restrained his anger and didn't vent all his wrath.
Psalm 86:5
Indeed you, Lord, are kind and forgiving, overflowing with gracious love to everyone who calls on you.
Psalm 86:15
But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.
Psalm 145:8
Gracious and merciful is the LORD, slow to become angry, and overflowing with gracious love.
Hosea 11:8
"How can I give up on you, Ephraim? I will deliver you, will I not, Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? I can't make you like Zeboim, can I? My heart stirs within me; my compassion also fans into flame!