Matthew 18:28

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow servants, who owed him one hundred denarii, and he grabbed him, and took him by the throat, saying, ‘Pay me what you owe!’
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} the same{G1565} servant{G1401} went out{G1831}{(G5631)}, and found{G2147}{(G5627)} one{G1520} of his{G846} fellowservants{G4889}, which{G3739} owed{G3784}{(G5707)} him{G846} an hundred{G1540} pence{G1220}: and{G2532} he laid hands{G2902}{(G5660)} on him{G846}, and took him by the throat{G4155}{(G5707)}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Pay{G591}{(G5628)} me{G3427} that{G3748} thou owest{G3784}{(G5719)}.
KJV with Strongs
(28) But that slave went out finding one of his fellow slaves who owed him a 100 denarii (1 = days wage) and seizing and choking him said, 'Repay that! Anyone! You owe!'
The F.O.G
But when that servant left, he found a fellow servant who owed him a few thousand dollars. Grabbing him by the throat, he demanded, 'Pay back what you owe me!'
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And, that servant having come forth, found one of his fellow-servants who was owing him an hundred denaries, and having laid hold, he took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that which thou owest.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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