World English Bible

Matthew 18:24

“When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.”

Verse in context — Matthew 18

Jesus said to him, "I don't tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven.

Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who wanted to reconcile accounts with his servants.

When he had begun to reconcile, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.

But because he couldn't pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

The servant therefore fell down and kneeled before him, saying, 'Lord, have patience with me, and I will repay you all!

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.