Matthew 18:23

Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 18

“Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.”Matthew 18:23

What Does Matthew 18:23 Mean?

Matthew 18:23 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Kingdom of God, and Servanthood.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Matthew 18:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Mark 11:25“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”Matthew 13:24“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:”Romans 14:12“So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 13:44“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Luke 16:1“And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.”Genesis 40:20“And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.”Matthew 13:47“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:”Matthew 25:19“After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.”Luke 19:12“He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.”Daniel 6:2“And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.”Matthew 13:31“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:”Matthew 13:33“Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.”Matthew 13:52“Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.”Matthew 25:14“For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.”Luke 7:41“There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.”Luke 19:15“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.”1 Corinthians 4:5“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”2 Corinthians 5:10“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”Matthew 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”

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