Matthew 18:23

“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven, etc.] The Gospel church state, or the church of Christ under the Gospel dispensation, and the methods of God’s dealings in it; likened unto a certain king: or “a man”, “a king”, pointing either to Christ, the king Messiah, who is King of kings, and Lord of lords, the King of saints and churches; who, as God, has a natural kingdom of providence, and as man and Mediator, a kingdom of grace; and will have a more visibly glorious one, both in this world and in the other; or rather, the Father of Christ, as appears from the application of the parable, in (<401835>Matthew 18:35), who is the living God, and everlasting King: whose is the kingdom of nature, grace,…”

“Therefore--"with reference to this matter." is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants--or, would scrutinize the accounts of his revenue collectors.”

“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened ... - The phrase, “the kingdom of heaven,” here has reference to the church, or to the way in which God will deal with his people. “It shall be in my church as it was with a certain king; or God will deal with the members of his church as a certain king did with his servants.” See the notes at Matthew 3:2. This parable (see Matthew 13:3) is related to show the duty of forgiving others. It is not necessary to suppose that it was a true narrative, but only that it illustrated the truth which he was teaching. At the same time it may be true that such an occurrence really took place. Would take account of his servants - To take account means to reckon,…”

“Therefore - In this respect. Matthew 18:24”

“is: Mat 3:2, Mat 13:24, Mat 13:31, Mat 13:33, Mat 13:44, Mat 13:45, Mat 13:47, Mat 13:52, Mat 25:1, Mat 25:14 which: Mat 25:19-30; Luk 16:1, Luk 16:2, 19:12-27; Rom 14:12; Co1 4:5; Co2 5:10, Co2 5:11 Matthew 18:24”