Matthew 5:7
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7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.(A)
Matthew 6:14-15
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14 [a]If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.(A) 15 But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.(B)
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- 6:14–15 These verses reflect a set pattern called “Principles of Holy Law.” Human action now will be met by a corresponding action of God at the final judgment.
Matthew 18:32-33
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32 His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. 33 (A)Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’
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