Mat 18:32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O you wicked servant, I forgave you all that debt, because you desired me to:
Again Christ reminds us that all that the source of life asks in return for all we have received is recognition, to be called upon.
Alternative version: O you worthless servant, I let go you all your bonds because you called upon me:
"Wicked" is poneros, which means "worthless."
"Forgive" is from aphiêmi, "to send forth," "to discharge," "to let fall," "to give up," "to hand over," "to leave alone," "to pass by," and "to loose."
"Desired" is from parakaleô, which means "call in," "summon," "address", "demand," and "beseech." It means literally "call closer."
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