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Berean Standard Bible

“As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.”

Matthew 18:24

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Study note

Peter asked how many times to forgive a brother, and Jesus answered with the parable of the unforgiving servant. The story starts with a king settling accounts.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.

World English Bible (WEB)

When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.

King James Version (KJV)

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand talents.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And at the start, one came to him who was in his debt for ten thousand talents.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and he having begun to take account, there was brought near to him one debtor of a myriad of talents,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y comenzando á hacer cuentas, le fué presentado uno que le debía diez mil talentos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En el proceso, le trajeron a uno que le debía cien millones de pesos.

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