And he would not (ο δε ουκ ηθελεν). Imperfect tense of persistent refusal.

Till he should pay (εως αποδω).…

Till he should pay the debt — Neither the memory of his lord’s mercy nor any touch of pity restrains the man who broods over the m…

Not that he could not, but that he would not. He gave no time, proposed no settlement, promised no mercy. He used the law of his own generous king …

St. John Chrysostom: So that no one would think the Lord had commanded something great and burdensome in saying that we must f…

The servant’s attitude is appalling. The amount owed him is not insignificant: though worth but a few dollars in terms of metal currency, it repres…

And he would not
Have patience with him, give him time for payment, and forbear severity at present, as he requested…

Although we live entirely on mercy and forgiveness, we are reluctant to forgive the offenses of our brothers and sisters. This parable shows how mu…

Here a parable is related, and He does three things:

1. The divine mercy is suggested.
2. Ingratitude is mentioned, where it is sai…