Matthew 18:22
“No, not seven times. I would say seventy times seven!” Jesus told him.
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In The King James Version
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
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Cross References
Isaiah 55:7Wicked people should change their ways and get rid of even the thought of doing something wrong. They should turn to the Lord so he can be merciful to them. Come back to our God, because he's generous with his forgiveness.
Matthew 6:11Please give to us today the food we need.
Mark 11:25But when you're praying, if you have something against someone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your sins.”
Ephesians 4:26Don't sin by getting angry; don't let evening come and find you still mad—
Colossians 3:13Be patient with one another, forgive others among you if you have grievances against one another. Just as the Lord forgave you, you should do the same.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:22-35
Christian Worshippers Encouraged; The Cruel Creditor. 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. 25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay,… Read the whole commentary →