Matthew 18:22
Jesus saith to him, I say not to thee, till seven times; but till seventy times seven times.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
In The King James Version
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
In Context
23Therefore the kingdom of heavens is likened to a king, that would reckon with his servants.
Cross References
Isaiah 55:7An unfaithful man forsake his way, and a wicked man forsake his thoughts; and turn he again to the Lord, and he shall have mercy on him, and to our God, for he is much to forgive (or for he is quick to forgive).
Matthew 6:11give to us this day our each day’s bread;
Mark 11:25And when ye shall stand to pray, forgive ye, if ye have anything against any man, (so) that [also] your Father that is in heavens, forgive to you your sins.
Ephesians 4:26Be ye wroth, and do not do sin [or and do not ye sin]; the sun fall not down on your wrath.
Colossians 3:13and support ye each one (the) other, [or bearing up together], and forgive to yourselves, if any man against any (other) hath a quarrel; as the Lord [Christ] forgave to you, so also ye. (and support one another, and forgive each other, if anyone hath a quarrel against another; like the Lord Messiah forgave you, so ye also should forgive.)
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 →