^{23 Ref} `Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,

^{24 Ref} and he having begun to take account, there was brought near to him one debtor of a myriad of talents,

^{25 Ref} and he having nothing to pay, his lord did command him to be sold, and his wife, and the children, and all, whatever he had, and payment to be made.