Matthew 18:21-23
Worldwide English (New Testament)
21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked him, `Lord, how many times should I forgive my brother when he does wrong things to me? Should I forgive him seven times?'
22 Jesus answered him, `I say not seven times only, but seventy times seven.
23 `In that way the kingdom of heaven is like this. A king was ready to finish his business with his servants.
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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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