Matthew 18:26

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At this the servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.'

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  • Matt 8:2 : 2 And behold, a man with leprosy approached and knelt before Him, saying, 'Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.'
  • Luke 7:43 : 43 Simon answered, 'I suppose the one who had the larger debt forgiven.' Jesus said to him, 'You have judged correctly.'
  • Rom 10:3 : 3 For they are ignorant of the righteousness of God and seek to establish their own; they have not submitted to God’s righteousness.
  • Matt 18:29 : 29 His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will repay you.'

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