... > Bible > New Testament > public life of Christ: from his baptism until the Passion > Christ as teacher (part II): parables and proverbial sayings of Christ > parables and proverbial sayings of Christ ~ the relationship master - servant > the unmerciful servant: the king forgives him his debts ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 18:23-35) > the unmerciful servant attacks his fellow-servant who owes him money, and casts him into prison ~ parable of the unmerciful servant