# Connecting Statement:

Jesus uses a parable to teach about forgiveness and reconciliation.

# the kingdom of heaven is similar

This introduces a parable. See how you translated a similar parable introduction in [Matthew 13:24](../13/24.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parables]])

# to settle accounts with his servants

"his servants to pay him what they owed"