Luke 17:4
And if he has sinned against you seven times a day, and seven times a day has turned back to you, saying, ‘I am sorry,’ then forgive him.”
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In Context
5And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”
Cross References
Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.
Matthew 18:16But if he will not listen you, invite with you one or two more, so that every word may stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses.
Matthew 18:35So, too, shall my heavenly Father do to you, if each one of you will not forgive his brother from your hearts.”
1 Corinthians 13:4Charity is patient, is kind. Charity does not envy, does not act wrongly, is not inflated.
Colossians 3:12Therefore, clothe yourselves like the elect of God: holy and beloved, with hearts of mercy, kindness, humility, modesty, and patience.
Matthew Henry on Luke 17:2-11
The Treatment of Offences. 1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I… Read the whole commentary →