Matthew 18:22

Jesus says to him, “I do not say to you until seven times, but until seventy times seven.

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

In Context

21Then Peter having come near to Him, said, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him—until seven times?”

23Because of this was the kingdom of the heavens likened to a man, a king, who willed to take reckoning with his servants,

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Cross References

Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked forsake his way, || And the man of iniquity his thoughts, || And he returns to YHWH, || And He pities him, || And to our God, || For He multiplies to pardon.

Matthew 6:11Give us today our appointed bread.

Mark 11:25And whenever you may stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, that your Father who is in the heavens may also forgive you your trespasses;

Ephesians 4:26be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath,

Colossians 3:13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if anyone may have a quarrel with anyone, as the Christ also forgave you—so also you;

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 →

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