New International Reader's Version

Matthew 18:26-30 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

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.