Mat 6:12 | TNotes | STEP | 6:12 as we have forgiven (see also 6:14-15 ; 18:21-35 ): Forgiving others is a reflection of a repentant, regenerate heart, which makes our own forgiveness possible. Those who have experienced God’s forgiveness will forgive. Jesus implies that those who are unwilling to forgive have not perceived God’s mercy, and perhaps have never truly repented.

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‏ Matthew 6:12

6:12 ^a as we have forgiven (see also 6:14-15 ^b; 18:21-35 ^c): Forgiving others is a reflection of a repentant, regenerate heart, which makes our own forgiveness possible. Those who have experienced God’s forgiveness will forgive. Jesus implies that those who are unwilling to forgive have not perceived God’s mercy, and perhaps have never truly repented.