Matthew 18:33 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? Shouldest not thou also have had compassion - Ουκ εδει και σε, Did it not become thee also? What a cutting reproach! It became Me to show mercy, when thou didst earnestly entreat me, because I am Merciful, It became thee also to have shown mercy, because thou wert so deep in debt thyself, and hadst obtained mercy.

Matthew 18:33

33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?