Luke 17:4
Even if, seven times a day, he sin against thee, and, seven times, turn to thee, saying, I repent, thou shalt forgive him.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
3Be taking heed to yourselves,—If thy brother sin, rebuke him, and, if he repent, forgive him;
5And the apostles said unto the Lord—Bestow on us faith!
Cross References
Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as, we also, have forgiven our debtors;
Matthew 18:16But, if he do not hearken, take with thee, yet one or two, that, at the mouth of two witnesses or three, every declaration, maybe established;
Matthew 18:35Thus, my heavenly Father also, will do unto you, if ye forgive not each one his brother, from your hearts.
1 Corinthians 13:4Love, is patient, is gracious. Love, is not envious, vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Colossians 3:12Put on, therefore, as men chosen of God, holy and beloved, tender affections of compassion, graciousness, lowliness of mind, meekness, long-suffering,
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 →