Matthew 18:25

American Standard Version

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.

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Matthew 18:25 in other translations

But because he couldn’t pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

Matthew 18:25 · World English Bible

Matthew 18:25 in context

  1. 23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.
  2. 24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand talents.
  3. 25But 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.
  4. 26The servant therefore fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
  5. 27And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.