Matthew 18:22

Jesus says to him, I say not unto thee, Until seven time; but Until seventy times seven.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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, coming to Him, said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times?

23Therefore the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a kingly man, who wished to make a reckoning with his servants.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:11give us this day our daily bread:

Mark 11:25And when you stand praying, forgive, if you have aught against any one; in order that your Father who is in the heavens may forgive you your trespasses.

Ephesians 4:26Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your provocation:

Colossians 3:13forbearing one another and forgiving one another, if any one may have a quarrel against any one; as Christ also forgave you, so indeed do you likewise:

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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