23Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
24As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.
25Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned.
26Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’
27His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.