Matthew 6:15

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“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.”

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BSBPD

“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“but if ye may not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 6:15 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 18:35That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

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