Matthew 6:14
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14 [a]If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.(A)
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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 18:21-22
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21 (A)Then Peter approaching asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 [a]Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.
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Matthew 18:35
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35 [a](A)So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart.”
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- 18:35 The Father’s forgiveness, already given, will be withdrawn at the final judgment for those who have not imitated his forgiveness by their own.
Mark 11:25
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25 When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions.”(A)
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