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Matthew 18:23

World English Bible

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

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

“For this reason, the kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

English Standard Version

“Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

“For this reason the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves.

New International Version

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

“Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him.