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Matthew 6:14

Matthew 6:14
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For if ye forgive men their trespasses,.... Christ here refers to the petition in Mat 6:12 which is enforced with this reason and argument, "as", or "for", so Luk 11:4 "we forgive our debtors"; which…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 6:14-15

For if ye forgive men their trespasses - If ye forgive others when they offend or injure you. Your heavenly Father will also forgive you - This is constantly required in the Bible. See the notes at…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 6:9-15

When Christ had condemned what was amiss, he directs to do better; for his are reproofs of instruction. Because we know not what to pray for as we ought, he here helps our infirmities, by putting…