Matthew 18:25
But 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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 18 connects to 7 cross-references. The discourse on the community of disciples: greatness is measured by becoming like a child. The parable of the lost sheep declares God's will that none of the little ones be lost. Procedures for handling sin between brothers are outlined. …
Other Translations
But forasmuch as he had not wherewith to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
and he having nothing to pay, his lord did command him to be sold, and his wife, and the children, and all, whatever he had, and payment to be made.
And because he was not able to make payment, his lord gave orders for him, and his wife, and his sons and daughters, and all he had, to be given for money, and payment to be made.
Cross References
If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free …
And if thy brother that dwelleth by thee be waxen poor, and be sold unto thee; thou shalt not compel …
Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant …
Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring …
And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the …
Thus saith the Lord, Where is the bill of your mother’s divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of …
And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love …