John Trapp on Matthew 18:26

Verse 26. The servaut therefore fell down] This was the ready way to disarm his masters indignation, and procure his own peace, viz to submit to justice and implore mercy. Thus Abigail pacified David, the Prodigall, his father, nay Benhadad, [illegible: 1 word] that none-such, as the Scripture describes him. The very [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word] voyage [illegible: 1 word]. 97. at this day though remorselesse to those that bear up, yet receive humiliation with much sweetnesse. Humble your selves under [illegible: 1 word]. [illegible: 1 word]. 0. Gods great hand, saith St James, and he will lift you up. The lion of Iudah rents not the prostrate prey.