KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Since he couldn't pay what he owed, his master ordered that he, his wife, his kids, and everything he owned should be sold to cover the debt.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you can't pay your debts, everything you have is on the line.
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