Mat 18:22 | MHM | STEP | v. 22 : Jesus answered, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22 ). Jesus does not mean literally 490 times, but that forgiveness should have no limit. Christians should always be ready to forgive others, just as God always forgives us when we repent. Forgiveness is not about counting, but about having a merciful heart.

‏ Matthew 18:22

v. 22: Jesus answered, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22 ^a). Jesus does not mean literally 490 times, but that forgiveness should have no limit. Christians should always be ready to forgive others, just as God always forgives us when we repent. Forgiveness is not about counting, but about having a merciful heart.