Mat 18:21 | MHM | STEP | The Unforgiving Servant This section teaches about forgiveness. Jesus uses Peter’s question and a parable to show how important it is for Christians to keep forgiving others. Jesus explains that God has forgiven us so much, so we must also forgive those who have wronged us. If we refuse to forgive, we show that we do not understand or appreciate God’s mercy toward us. v. 21 : Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21 ). Peter thought he was being generous by suggesting seven times, since the Jewish tradition usually taught three times. He wanted to know the limit for forgiving someone who keeps doing wrong.

‏ Matthew 18:21

The Unforgiving Servant

This section teaches about forgiveness. Jesus uses Peter’s question and a parable to show how important it is for Christians to keep forgiving others. Jesus explains that God has forgiven us so much, so we must also forgive those who have wronged us. If we refuse to forgive, we show that we do not understand or appreciate God’s mercy toward us.

v. 21: Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21 ^a). Peter thought he was being generous by suggesting seven times, since the Jewish tradition usually taught three times. He wanted to know the limit for forgiving someone who keeps doing wrong.