²³ “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,

²⁴ leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.

¹⁵ But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.^(A)

¹³ because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful.^(A) Mercy triumphs over judgment.