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Examining the topological structure of Matthew, A. J. Maas provides careful exposition and discourse of Gospel of Matthew in relationship to the other Synoptic Gospels. Drawing resolutely on the writings of the Early Church Fathers, A. J. Maas establishes the importance of the Gospel of Matthew.

25. “His lord commanded that he should be sold,” as was allowed by the old Roman law [Becker-Marquardt, ii. 1, p. 57, 107; v. 1, p. 176 f.; Schanz], by the custom of Oriental despots [cf. Dan. 6:24; Esth. 16:18; Herod, iii. 119], and probably also by Jewish law [cf. 4 Kings. 4:1; Job 24:9], though Ex. 22:2 treats of thieves, and Lev. 25:39, 47 of one’s selling one’s self either to an Israelite or a stranger in case of need. The threatened punishment was the utmost that could be inflicted [Mald.],
Matthew 18:25
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