Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation… rs: — What duties doth the last petition teach us in the behalf of others? 1. To consider one another. 2. To keep others from sin. 3. To edify others. They who are well built up in grace are well armed against all temptations. 4. To encourage others against their enemies. What a notable encouragement is this of the apostle: "Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit ye like men, be strong." Another like, but more large encouragement, is set down (Ephesians 6:10-13, &c.). 5. To strengthen the weak. This did Christ expressly give in charge to Peter. 6. To keep others from falling from the grace of God. The apostle adviseth to look diligently hereunto (Hebrews 12:15). 7. To restore such as fall. 8. To save the obstinate with fear. 9. To receive the penitent. 10. To pray for others. (W. Gouge.) Parallel Verses KJV: And 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. |
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