Thematic Bible: Sometimes entirely remitted debts
Thematic Bible
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I'm also lending money and grain, as are my fellow-Jews and my servants, but let's not charge interest. So today please restore to them their fields, vineyards, olive orchards, and homes, along with the one percent interest charge that you've assessed them on the grain, wine, and oil." They responded, "We will restore these things, and will assess no interest charges against them. We will do what you are requesting!"
The master of that servant had compassion and released him, canceling his debt.
When they couldn't pay it back, he generously canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?"