Matius 18:34

18:34 And in anger his lord turned him over to the prison guards to torture him ¹  until he repaid all he owed.

Matius 26:21

26:21 And while they were eating he said, “I tell you the truth, ²  one of you will betray me.” ³ 

[18:34]  ¹ tn Grk “handed him over to the torturers,” referring specifically to guards whose job was to torture prisoners who were being questioned. According to L&N 37.126, it is difficult to know for certain in this instance whether the term actually envisions torture as a part of the punishment or is simply a hyperbole. However, in light of the following verse and Jesus’ other warning statements in Matthew about “fiery hell,” “the outer darkness,” etc., it is best not to dismiss this as mere imagery.

[26:21]  ² tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”

[26:21]  ³ tn Or “will hand me over.”