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Matthew 18:31

Matthew 18:31
So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And his Lord was wroth,.... Very angry, greatly incensed, and justly provoked at such inhuman treatment:

and delivered him to the tormentors, or jail keepers. The Ethiopic version renders it, "to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

So when his fellow-servants ... - This is a mere circumstance thrown into the story for the sake of keeping, or making a consistent narrative. It cannot be intended to teach that other Christians…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 18:1-35

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry This seems to point to the common conscience of mankind approving or anticipating the divine sentence.