Matthew 18:30

30 “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt.

Matthew 18:30 in Other Translations

30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.

30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt.

30 But his creditor wouldn’t wait. He had the man arrested and put in prison until the debt could be paid in full.

30 But he wouldn't do it. He had him arrested and put in jail until the debt was paid.

30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay that which was due.

30 But he refused. Instead, he turned away and had that servant put into prison until he would repay what he owed.

30 But he wasn't willing. On the contrary, he went and threw him into prison until he could pay what was owed.

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.

Matthew 18:30 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 18:30

And he would not
Have patience with him, give him time for payment, and forbear severity at present, as he requested:

but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt;
had him before a proper officer, and proved his debt, and got him sent to jail, there to lie till the whole debt was paid; which, as it discovered ill nature, severe usage, so, great ignorance and stupidity; for a prison will pay no debt: which sets forth the rigorous proceedings of some church members against their brethren, that have displeased them; who immediately bring the matter before the church, and will not be easy unless some censure is laid upon them, or they are cast out, until full satisfaction is given them, whereby oftentimes an useful member of a church is lost.

Matthew 18:30 In-Context

28 “But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins.He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.

29 “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’

30 “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt.

31 When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.

32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to.