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Matthew 18:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's what God's kingdom is like: imagine a king who decides it's time to settle up with all his employees and see who owes him what.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's kingdom runs on accountability — everyone's got to face the music eventually.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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