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NASB | Matthew 18:23 ¶ "For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:23 ¶ "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. |
Subject: What importance is there in fasting |
Bible Note: Dear Terrib, It might be paraphrased, sort of, as, "Strictly speaking fasting means not eating. Therefore it is an act of self restraint mostly having value for normal/natural reasons. But it is of the most value when done for religious reasons." In Him, Doc |