Matthew 18:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

Complete Jewish Bible:

His fellow servant fell before him and begged, `Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.'

Berean Standard Bible:

So his fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you back.’

American Standard Version:

So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G3767} his^{G846} fellowservant^{G4889} fell down^{G4098} at^{G1519} his^{G846} feet^{G4228}, and besought^{G3870} him^{G846}, saying^{G3004}, Have patience^{G3114} with^{G1909} me^{G1698}, and^{G2532} I will pay^{G591} thee^{G4671} all^{G3956}.

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Commentary for Matthew 18:29

Matthew 18:29 is part of the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, which is found in the Gospel of Matthew. This parable is unique to Matthew's Gospel and is a powerful teaching of Jesus on the importance of forgiveness. The verse itself captures a critical moment within the story, where a servant who has just been forgiven an enormous debt by his king encounters a fellow servant who owes him a much smaller amount.

In the historical context of the New Testament, the relationships between servants and their masters were governed by strict social hierarchies, and debts were a common part of life. The themes of the parable include mercy, forgiveness, and the consequences of withholding forgiveness from others. The servant's plea for patience and his promise to repay his debt echo the plea that the first servant made to the king, highlighting the expectation of reciprocity in forgiveness.

The red-lettered text in Matthew 18:29 reflects Jesus' teaching style, using a story to convey a moral lesson. The verse underscores the concept that those who have received mercy should also be merciful to others. It serves as a reminder of the principle that forgiveness is not just a personal or isolated act but is part of a larger cycle of grace and forgiveness that should characterize the Christian community. The parable as a whole, and this verse in particular, emphasizes that one's willingness to forgive others is a reflection of one's gratitude for the forgiveness they have received from God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G3767
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὖν
   Transliteration: oûn
   Pronunciation: oon
   Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4889
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σύνδουλος
   Transliteration: sýndoulos
   Pronunciation: soon'-doo-los
   Description: from σύν and δοῦλος; a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine):--fellowservant.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4098
   There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίπτω
   Transliteration: píptō
   Pronunciation: pet'-o
   Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
6. Strong's Number: G4228
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πούς
   Transliteration: poús
   Pronunciation: pooce
   Description: a primary word; a "foot" (figuratively or literally):--foot(-stool).
   
7. Strong's Number: G3870
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: παρακαλέω
   Transliteration: parakaléō
   Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
   Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3004
   There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λέγω
   Transliteration: légō
   Pronunciation: leg'-o
   Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3114
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μακροθυμέω
   Transliteration: makrothyméō
   Pronunciation: mak-roth-oo-meh'-o
   Description: from the same as μακροθυμώς; to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient:--bear (suffer) long, be longsuffering, have (long) patience, be patient, patiently endure.
   
10. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
    
11. Strong's Number: G1698
    There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐμοί
    Transliteration: emoí
    Pronunciation: em-oy'
    Description: a prolonged form of μοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
    
13. Strong's Number: G591
    There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀποδίδωμι
    Transliteration: apodídōmi
    Pronunciation: ap-od-eed'-o-mee
    Description: from ἀπό and δίδωμι; to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications):--deliver (again), give (again), (re-)pay(-ment be made), perform, recompense, render, requite, restore, reward, sell, yield.
    
14. Strong's Number: G4671
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοί
    Transliteration: soí
    Pronunciation: soy
    Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.
    
15. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.