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Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants.
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The Rules of the Kingdom
Commentators explain that Jesus begins with 'the kingdom of heaven' to show this isn't just a moral tale, but a description of how life works under God's rule. The parable illustrates the fundamental principles of relationships within the Church, chief among them being the dynamic of forgiveness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened, etc. This phrase refers to the church, or to the way in which God will deal with His people. I…
Make a reckoning (συναρα λογον). Seen also in 25:19. Perhaps a Latinism, rationes
conferre. First aorist acti…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened... —Beyond the direct teaching of the parable, it is also interesting in its form. It i…
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Baptist
The kingdom of heaven is again brought forward. We must not forget that this is the key of Matthew’s Gospel. In all kingdoms there must be a king, …
Since Jesus requires his followers to forgive, he goes on to tell a parable about the present kingdom. The reign of God establishes certain kinds o…
16th Century
Protestant
The kingdom of heaven is compared. Since it is difficult to incline us to mercy, and since we are quickly overcome by weariness, particula…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven The Gospel church state, or the church of Christ under the Gospel dispensation, a…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here a parable is related, and He does three things:
