19. "Again, here is what I tell you. Suppose two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for. My Father in heaven will do it for you.
20. Where two or three people meet together in my name, I am there with them."
21. Peter came to Jesus. He asked, "Lord, how many times should I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?"
22. Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but 77 times.
23. "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to collect all the money his servants owed him.
24. As the king began to do it, a man who owed him millions of dollars was brought to him.
25. The man was not able to pay. So his master gave an order. The man, his wife, his children, and all he owned had to be sold to pay back what he owed.
26. "The servant fell on his knees in front of him. 'Give me time,' he begged. 'I'll pay everything back.'
27. "His master felt sorry for him. He forgave him what he owed and let him go.
28. "But then that servant went out and found one of the other servants who owed him a few dollars. He grabbed him and began to choke him. 'Pay back what you owe me!' he said.
29. "The other servant fell on his knees. 'Give me time,' he begged him. 'I'll pay you back.'
30. "But the first servant refused. Instead, he went and had the man thrown into prison. The man would be held there until he could pay back what he owed.