Matthew 18:28

But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.

Cross-reference

In Matthew 6:12, Jesus teaches to forgive debts as forgiven — the servant's refusal to forgive a small debt directly contradicts that prayer.

Deuteronomy 15:2 commands releasing all debts every seven years—the servant does the opposite, highlighting his unforgiveness.

Nehemiah 5:7 rebukes exacting interest from fellow Jews—the servant's harsh demand mirrors this condemned behavior.

Nehemiah 5:10 calls to abandon exacting interest—the servant's action directly opposes this command.

Nehemiah 5:11 demands restoring what was taken—the servant seizes his fellow, showing the opposite behavior.

Isaiah 58:3 Parallel

Isaiah 58:3 condemns oppressing workers while fasting—the servant's violent debt collection exemplifies such oppression.

In Proverbs 28:3, a poor oppressor destroys others — the forgiven servant, though poor, harshly oppresses a fellow debtor for a small sum.

In Jeremiah 34:16, Israel frees slaves then re-enslaves them — the servant receives mercy then demands payment, repeating that betrayal.

Luke 7:41 Parallel

In Luke 7:41, two debtors owe different amounts — Jesus uses this debt metaphor to teach forgiveness, which the servant here fails to practice.

James 2:13 Parallel

James 2:13 states that those who show no mercy will receive judgment without mercy—the exact principle illustrated in the parable.

In Ezekiel 45:9, God condemns oppression by rulers — the servant's violent debt collection is a direct violation of that command.