21 (NIV) Then Peter came toJesus and asked, ÒLord, how many times shall Iforgive my brother when he sins against me? Upto seven times?Ó 22 Jesus answered, ÒI tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted tosettle accounts with his servants. 24 As hebegan the settlement, a man who owed him tenthousand talents [millions of dollars] wasbrought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and hischild-ren and all that he had be sold torepay the debt. 26 The servant fell on his kneesbefore him. ÔBe patient with me,Õ he begged, Ôand Iwill pay back everything.Õ 27 The servant's mastertook pity on him, canceled the debt and let himgo.