Matthew 18:23 meaning and explanation
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
Matthew 18:23, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus tells this parable in response to Peter's question about how often to forgive, so the king settling accounts pictures God's reckoning with people. A king in the ancient world would entrust large sums to officials and then call them to account.
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