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Matthew 18:30

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What does Matthew 18:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.
Matthew 18:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
28But that servant went out, and found one of his fellow-servants, who owed him a hundred shillings: and he laid hold on him, and took [him] by the throat, saying, Pay what thou owest.
29So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee.
30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.
31So when his fellow-servants saw what was done, they were exceeding sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
32Then his lord called him unto him, and saith to him, Thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou besoughtest me:
33shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he would not, etc.] Have patience with him, give him time for payment, and forbear severity at present, as he requested: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt; had him before a proper officer, and proved his debt, and got him sent to jail, there to lie till the whole debt was paid; which, as it discovered ill nature, severe usage, so, great ignorance and stupidity; for a prison will pay no debt: which sets forth the rigorous proceedings of some church members against their brethren, that have displeased them; who immediately bring the matter before the church, and will not be easy unless some censure is laid upon them, or they are cast out, until full…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he would not; but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt, &c.--Jesus here vividly conveys the intolerable injustice and impudence which even the servants saw in this act on the part of one so recently laid under the heaviest obligation to their common master.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Went with him before a magistrate, and cast him into prison, protesting he should lie there, till he should pay the whole debt. Matthew 18:34”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“but: Kg1 21:27-29, Kg1 22:27 Matthew 18:31”
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