^{23 Ref} Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.

^{24 Ref} And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand talents.

^{25 Ref} But forasmuch as he had not `wherewith' to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

^{26 Ref} The servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

^{27 Ref} And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.

^{28 Ref} But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred shillings: and he laid hold on him, and took `him' by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.

^{29 Ref} So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee.

^{30 Ref} And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.

^{31 Ref} So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

^{32 Ref} Then his lord called him unto him, and saith to him, Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou besoughtest me:

^{33 Ref} shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee?

^{34 Ref} And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due.

^{35 Ref} So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.