Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. I. THE GENERAL PETITION. 1. An humble confession of sin. 2. True penitence. 3. Filial confidence in God. II. THE ADDED CLAUSE. 1. This language as preceptive. It has the force of a precept. 2. It is solemnly admonitory. God will not forgive us unless we forgive. 3. It is promissory. I have forgiven, do Thou, Lord, forgive, as 'Thou hast promised. 4. It is abundantly consolatory. (J. Morgan) Parallel Verses KJV: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. |
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