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Berean Standard Bible

“Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.”

Matthew 18:23

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Peter has asked how many times he must forgive someone. Jesus answers with a parable about a king settling accounts with his servants.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this reason the kingdom of heaven is like a king, who went over his accounts with his servants.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por lo cual, el reino de los cielos es semejante á un hombre rey, que quiso hacer cuentas con sus siervos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»El reino de los cielos puede compararse a un rey que decidió arreglar cuentas con sus súbditos.

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