Matthew 18:23
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.In other versions
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, who would make a reckoning with his servants.
ASV
For this reason the kingdom of heaven is like a king, who went over his accounts with his servants.
BBE
For this cause the kingdom of the heavens has become like a king who would reckon with his bondmen.
DBY
Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants.
WEB
`Because of this was the reign of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who did will to take reckoning with his servants,
YLT
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
ENG
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened to a certain king who would take account of his servants.
WBT
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
BSB
In context
21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.