29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 21-35)This part of the discourse concerning offences is certainly to be understood of personal wrongs, which is in our power to forgive. Now observe, I. Peter’s question concerning this matter (Matt. 18:21); Lord, how oft shall my brother trespass against me, and I forgive him ? Will it suffice to do it seven times ? 1. He takes it for granted that he must forgive; Christ had before taught his disciples…
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