Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
The master's heart broke for his servant. He let him go and completely wiped out everything he owed.
Sometimes compassion shows up and cancels the whole debt.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Jesus' teachings, this verse is part of the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18, where Jesus responds to Peter's question about how often to forgive others. The story is set in a first-century Jewish society where debt could lead to severe consequences like imprisonment or enslavement, and it uses the relationship between a master and servant to illustrate God's authority and mercy. Jesus employs this everyday scenario to emphasize the boundless nature of divine forgiveness toward repentant sinners.
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