English: unfoldingWord® Open Bible Stories Study Notes

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29-01

my brother

This term sometimes included people who were not actually siblings, but who shared another very strong connection such as religion, ethnic background, etc.

Not seven times, but 70 times seven!

Jesus was not talking about an exact number. He was saying that we should forgive people every time they sin against us.

29-02

to settle accounts with his servants

That is, to collect the money his servants had borrowed from him.

29-04

fell on his knees

That is, he quickly knelt down on the ground. This was a way to show his humility and his desire for the king to help him.

canceled all of his debt

The king said the servant did not need to pay back any of the money that he owed the king.

29-09

my heavenly Father

Jesus is expressing his unique, personal relationship to God the Father.