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Matthew 18:21-23
GOD’S WORD Translation
Matthew 18:21-23
GOD’S WORD Translation
Personally Forgiving Others
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked him, “Lord, how often do I have to forgive a believer who wrongs me? Seven times?”
22 Jesus answered him, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy times seven.
23 “That is why the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.
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Matthew 18:21-23
New International Version
Matthew 18:21-23
New International Version
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me?(A) Up to seven times?”(B)
22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[a](C)
23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like(D) a king who wanted to settle accounts(E) with his servants.
Footnotes
- Matthew 18:22 Or seventy times seven
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