Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 18:31

"So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done." — Matthew 18:31 (ASV)

Others could see the evil of his conduct, if he could not. His fellow servants saw what was done. He was a notable character, and what he did was sure to be observed. Much had been forgiven him, and much was expected from him.

His fellow servants were very sorry for the imprisoned debtor and sorry that any fellow servant of theirs should degrade himself by acting in a manner so contrary to the treatment he had received from his lord. They were right in reporting the transaction to their lord, for such a foul offense ought to be known where it could be set right. Instead of taking the law into their own hands, they told their lord all that was done. This was a very sensible course of conduct on their part. Let us adopt this plan if we are ever in similar circumstances, instead of indulging in foolish gossip and angry denunciation.