21 (NIV) Then Peter cameto Jesus and asked, ÒLord, how many times shall I forgivemy brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?Ó 22Jesus answered, ÒI tell you, not seven times, butseventy-seven times. 23 Therefore, the kingdom of heaven islike a king who wanted to settle accounts with hisservants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him tenthousand talents [millions of dollars] was brought tohim. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master orderedthat he and his wife and his child-ren and all that he had besold to repay the debt. 26 The servant fell on his kneesbefore him. ÔBe patient with me,Õ he begged, Ôand I will payback everything.Õ 27 The servant's master took pityon him, canceled the debt and let him go.