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Barnes' Notes on Matthew 18:25

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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His lord commanded him to be sold ... - By the laws of the Hebrews they were permitted to sell debtors, with their wives and children, into servitude for a time sufficient to pay a debt. See 2 Kings 4:1; Leviticus 25:39-46; Amos 8:6. return to 'Top of Page'
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