35So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
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For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: …
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: …
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Commentary
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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