Read Full ChapterSince the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But because he couldn’t pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, with his wife, his children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
World English Bible (WEB)
But forasmuch as{G1161} he{G846} had{G2192}{(G5723)} not{G3361} to pay{G591}{(G5629)}, his{G846} lord{G2962} commanded{G2753}{(G5656)} him{G846} to be sold{G4097}{(G5683)}, and{G2532} his{G846} wife{G1135}, and{G2532} children{G5043}, and{G2532} all{G3956} that{G3745} he had{G2192}{(G5707)}, and{G2532} payment to be made{G591}{(G5683)}.
Strong's King James
(25) But since he didn't have repayment, his lord commanded him to be sold also his wife, children and everything, whatever he had for repayment.
The F.O.G
Since he couldn't pay, his master ordered that he, his wife, his children, and everything he owned be sold to recover the debt, (following common practice of the time).
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and he having nothing to pay, his lord did command him to be sold, and his wife, and the children, and all, whatever he had, and payment to be made.
Young's Literal Translation
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