Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
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Gill's Exposition
The servant therefore fell down,.... At his feet, upon his knees, or on his face, to the ground; not being able to stand before him, or look him in the face, and much less to answer the demands of his…
Barnes' Notes
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened ... - The phrase, “the kingdom of heaven,” here has reference to the church, or to the way in which God will deal with his people. “It shall be in my church…
As there never was a greater pattern of humility, so there never was a greater preacher of it, than Christ; he took all occasions to command it, to commend it, to his disciples and followers.
I. The…
Cambridge Bible
a certain king, which would take account of his servants The picture is drawn from an Oriental Court. The provincial governors, farmers of taxes, and other high officials are summoned before a…
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