²⁴ When he began the accounting, a man was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.^{[a] 25} Since he had no possible way to repay what he owed, his master ordered him to be sold, together with his wife, his children, and all his property, to satisfy the debt. ²⁶ At this, the servant fell to his knees, saying, ‘Be patient with me, and I will repay you in full.’