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Matthew 6

Matt. 6:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
forgive
aphiemi (Greek #863)
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
KJV usage: cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
Pronounce: af-ee'-ay-mee
Origin: from 575 and ἵημι (to send; an intensive form of εἶμι, to go)
us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
debts
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
opheilema (Greek #3783)
something owed, i.e. (figuratively) a due; morally, a fault
KJV usage: debt.
Pronounce: of-i'-lay-mah
Origin: from (the alternate of) 3784
d, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
we
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
forgive
aphiemi (Greek #863)
to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
KJV usage: cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
Pronounce: af-ee'-ay-mee
Origin: from 575 and ἵημι (to send; an intensive form of εἶμι, to go)
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
debtors
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
opheiletes (Greek #3781)
an ower, i.e. person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor (against God)
KJV usage: debtor, which owed, sinner.
Pronounce: of-i-let'-ace
Origin: from 3784
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Matt. 18:21‑35• 21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
 22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
 23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
 24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
 25But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
 26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
 27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
 28But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
 29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
 30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
 31So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
 32Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
 33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
 34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
 35So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. (Matt. 18:21‑35)
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Luke 7:40‑48• 40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
 41There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
 42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
 43Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
 44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
 45Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
 46My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
 47Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
 48And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. (Luke 7:40‑48)

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Forgiveness

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Ministry on This Verse

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forgive.
Ex. 34:7• 7Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation. (Ex. 34:7)
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1 Kings 8:30,34,39,50• 30And hearken thou to the supplication of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, when they shall pray toward this place: and hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place: and when thou hearest, forgive.
 34Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land which thou gavest unto their fathers.
 39Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give to every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; (for thou, even thou only, knowest the hearts of all the children of men;)
 50And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them: (1 Kings 8:30,34,39,50)
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Psa. 32:1• 1<<A Psalm of David, Maschil.>> Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (Psa. 32:1)
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Psa. 130:4• 4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. (Psa. 130:4)
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Isa. 1:18• 18Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. (Isa. 1:18)
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Dan. 9:19• 19O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name. (Dan. 9:19)
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Acts 13:38• 38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: (Acts 13:38)
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Eph. 1:7• 7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Eph. 1:7)
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1 John 1:7‑9• 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
 8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:7‑9)
debts.
Matt. 18:21‑27,34• 21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
 22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
 23Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
 24And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
 25But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
 26The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
 27Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
 34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. (Matt. 18:21‑27,34)
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Luke 7:40‑48• 40And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
 41There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
 42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
 43Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
 44And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
 45Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
 46My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
 47Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
 48And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. (Luke 7:40‑48)
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Luke 11:4• 4And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. (Luke 11:4)
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Matt. 6:14‑15• 14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
 15But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matt. 6:14‑15)
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Matt. 18:21‑22,28‑35• 21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
 22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
 28But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
 29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
 30And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
 31So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
 32Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
 33Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
 34And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
 35So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. (Matt. 18:21‑22,28‑35)
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Neh. 5:12‑13• 12Then said they, We will restore them, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.
 13Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the Lord. And the people did according to this promise. (Neh. 5:12‑13)
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Mark 11:25‑26• 25And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. (Mark 11:25‑26)
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Luke 6:37• 37Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: (Luke 6:37)
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Luke 17:3‑5• 3Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
 4And 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.
 5And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. (Luke 17:3‑5)
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Eph. 4:32• 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. (Eph. 4:32)
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Col. 3:13• 13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. (Col. 3:13)
• Our daily faults and short-comings we need to spread before our God and Father, as He encourages us to do day by day. It is a question of His government who, without respect of persons, judges according to the work of each; and hence He will not own the petition of one who cherishes an unforgiving disposition toward others, even if they have done us ever so grievous wrong. (“Remarks on Matthew 6” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors,

W. Kelly Translation

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and forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors,

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)