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Matthew 18:27

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

The master's heart broke for his servant. He let him go and completely wiped out everything he owed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes compassion shows up and cancels the whole debt.

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