Matthew 6:14

(4) For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

(4) They that forgive wrongs, to them sins are forgiven, but revenge is prepared for them that take revenge.

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

Related Commentaries of Matthew 6:14

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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Matthew 6:14