Matthew 18:32 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

O thou wicked servant!— Slave. Doddridge; who observes that the word Δουλε is not always a term of reproach, nor does it necessarily imply more than a servant; yet in this connection the word slave seems best to express the indignation with which his lord is supposed to speak. The verb παρεκαλεσας, rendered desiredst, implies something more strong; because thou didst earnestly request and intreat me.

Matthew 18:32

32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: