Mat 18:21-22 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 18:21-35: 18:21-35 Peter’s suggestion of seven times was generous, so Jesus’ answer was startling. The disciple’s willingness to forgive should be like God’s forgiving grace, limitless and free (see 18:10-14 ). Those who do not forgive in this way cannot themselves have experienced God’s forgiveness (18:35 ; see 6:12 ).

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‏ Matthew 18:21-22

Summary for Matt 18:21-35: 18:21-35 ^a Peter’s suggestion of seven times was generous, so Jesus’ answer was startling. The disciple’s willingness to forgive should be like God’s forgiving grace, limitless and free (see 18:10-14 ^b). Those who do not forgive in this way cannot themselves have experienced God’s forgiveness (18:35 ^c; see 6:12 ^d).
18:22 ^e seventy times seven: Or seventy-seven times; either way, Jesus prescribes limitless readiness to forgive from the heart (18:35 ^f; cp. Gen 4:23-24 ^g).