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Mat_18:31 f. Ἐλυπήθησαν ] They were grieved at the hard heartedness and cruelty which they saw displayed in what was going on ( τὰ γινόμενα , see critical notes).
διεσάφ .] not simply narrarunt (Vulgate), but more precisely: declararunt (Beza); Plat. Prot. p. 348 B; Legg. v. p. 733 B; Polyb. i. 46. 4; ii. 27 3; 2Ma_1:18; 2Ma_2:9.
τῷ κυρίῳ ἑαυτῶν ] The reflective pronoun (see critical notes) indicates that, as befitted their position, the σύνδουλοι addressed themselves to their own master. Their confidence in him led them to turn to him rather than to any one else.
ἐπεὶ παρεκάλ . με ] because thou entreatedst me. And he had not gone so far as to beg for entire remission of the debt, but only for forbearance!