Matthew 18:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Fell down and worshipped him - Προσεκυνει αυτω, crouched as a dog before him, with the greatest deference, submission, and anxiety.

Have patience with me - Μακροθυμησον επ' εμοι, be long-minded towards me - give me longer space.

The means which a sinner should use to be saved, are,

1. Deep humiliation of heart - he fell down.

2. Fervent prayer.

3. Confidence in the mercy of God - have patience.

4. A firm purpose to devote his soul and body to his Maker - I will pay thee all.

A sinner may be said, according to the economy of grace, to pay all, when he brings the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus to the throne of justice, by faith; thus offering an equivalent for the pardon he seeks, and paying all he owes to Divine justice, by presenting the blood of the Lamb.

Matthew 18:26

26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him,b saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.