King James Version (KJV)

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.›”

Verse in context — Matthew 18

‹Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.›

‹And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.›

‹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.›

‹The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.›

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

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.