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24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, that owed him ten thousand This talent was probably worth about £200, or $1000.talents. 25 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 The [b]servant therefore fell down and [c]worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

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  1. Matthew 18:24 This talent was probably worth about £200, or $1000.
  2. Matthew 18:26 Greek bondservant.
  3. Matthew 18:26 See marginal note on 2:2.

24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold[a] was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay,(A) the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold(B) to repay the debt.

26 “At this the servant fell on his knees before him.(C) ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’

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  1. Matthew 18:24 Greek ten thousand talents; a talent was worth about 20 years of a day laborer’s wages.