Matthew 18:25

18:25 Because ¹  he was not able to repay it, ²  the lord ordered him to be sold, along with ³  his wife, children, and whatever he possessed, and repayment to be made.

Matthew 18:31

18:31 When ⁴  his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were very upset and went and told their lord everything that had taken place.

Matthew 18:34

18:34 And in anger his lord turned him over to the prison guards to torture him ⁵  until he repaid all he owed.

Matthew 25:18

25:18 But the one who had received one talent went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money in it.

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¹ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

² tn The word “it” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.

³ tn Grk “and his wife.”

⁴ tn Grk “Therefore when.” Here οὖν (oun) has not been translated.

⁵ tn Grk “handed him over to the torturers,” referring specifically to guards whose job was to torture prisoners who were being questioned. According to L&N 37.126, it is difficult to know for certain in this instance whether the term actually envisions torture as a part of the punishment or is simply a hyperbole. However, in light of the following verse and Jesus’ other warning statements in Matthew about “fiery hell,” “the outer darkness,” etc., it is best not to dismiss this as mere imagery.