Luke 17:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.””
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“Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And if he sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and if seven times in the day he may sin against thee, and seven times in the day may turn back to thee, saying, I reform; thou shalt forgive him.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 17:4 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
- Matthew 6:14For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
- Matthew 18:16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
- Matthew 18:21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
- Matthew 18:35That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
- Romans 12:20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
- Ephesians 4:31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
- Colossians 3:12Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
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