King James Bible But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. New King James Version But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” New American Standard Bible [But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your offenses.”] NASB 1995 “But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.” NASB 1977 [“But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.”] Legacy Standard Bible [But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your transgressions.”] Amplified Bible [But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.”] Holman Christian Standard Bible But if you don’t forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your wrongdoing.” American Standard Version - - - English Revised Version International Standard Version But if you do not forgive, your Father in heaven will not forgive your sins." New Heart English Bible But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your wrongdoing." Webster's Bible Translation But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Weymouth New Testament Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.” World English Bible But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[[and, if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in the heavens forgive your trespasses.”]] Young's Literal Translation and, if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in the heavens forgive your trespasses.' Smith's Literal Translation And if ye do not let go, neither will your Father, he in the heavens, let go your falls. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if you will not forgive, neither will your Father that is in heaven, forgive you your sins. Catholic Public Domain Version But if you will not forgive, neither will your Father, who is in heaven, forgive you your sins.” New American Bible ] ” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if you will not forgive, even your Father in heaven will not forgive you your trespasses. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “But if you are not forgiving, neither will your Father in Heaven forgive you your faults.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if you do not forgive, your Father who is in heaven will not forgive your offenses. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But if ye forgive not, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Mace New Testament but if you do not forgive others, neither will your heavenly father forgive you. Weymouth New Testament Worrell New Testament OMITTED TEXT. Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Withered Fig Tree…… Cross References But if you do not forgive, Matthew 18:35 That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. neither will your Father in heaven forgive Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. Luke 6:37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. your trespasses.” Colossians 2:13 When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! / Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. … Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” 2 Corinthians 2:10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake, Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Psalm 32:1-2 Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 86:5 For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. Treasury of Scripture But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. Jump to Previous Forgive Heaven Heavens Offences Transgressions TrespassesJump to Next Forgive Heaven Heavens Offences Transgressions TrespassesMark 11 1. Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;12. curses the fruitless fig tree; 15. purges the temple; 20. exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies; 27. and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God. But if you do not forgive, Jesus makes forgiveness of others an essential response for those who seek mercy from God. Personal offenses were common sources of conflict in Jewish society, yet the Law required love for one’s neighbor rather than the settling of grievances. Christ rejects outward religious devotion that leaves resentment and hostility untouched. Mat 18:35 That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you… neither will your Father in heaven forgive God’s fatherly forgiveness is not treated lightly. Those who receive His mercy are expected to extend mercy to others. A refusal to forgive reveals a heart unwilling to live under God’s rule and contradicts the forgiveness sought in prayer. Mat 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses,… your trespasses.” Trespasses are sins against God’s commands, including wrongs committed against others. Forgiveness does not deny evil or remove the need for justice, but it releases personal vengeance and leaves judgment to God. Christ’s coming sacrifice provides the basis for forgiveness, and His followers are to reflect that mercy in their dealings with one another. Col 2:13 When you were dead in your trespasses, God made you alive… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus Christ- The central figure of the Gospel of Mark, who is teaching about forgiveness and the kingdom of God. 2. Disciples - The immediate audience of Jesus' teachings, representing all followers of Christ. 3. Father in Heaven - Refers to God, emphasizing His role as a forgiving Father. 4. Jerusalem - The city where Jesus is teaching, a significant place for Jewish worship and the unfolding of Jesus' final days. 5. Temple - The location of Jesus' teaching, symbolizing the heart of Jewish religious life and a place of prayer. Teaching Points The Necessity of ForgivenessForgiveness is not optional for believers; it is a command that reflects our relationship with God. Reflecting God's Character As God is forgiving, we are called to mirror His character by forgiving others. Forgiveness and Prayer Our prayers are hindered if we harbor unforgiveness, as seen in the context of Jesus' teaching in the temple. The Heart of the Gospel Forgiveness is central to the Gospel message, demonstrating God's grace and mercy. Community and Reconciliation Forgiveness fosters unity and reconciliation within the body of Christ, essential for a healthy church community. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 11:26?2. How does Mark 11:26 emphasize the importance of forgiveness in Christian life? 3. What are the consequences of unforgiveness according to Mark 11:26? 4. How does Mark 11:26 connect with the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:12? 5. How can you practice forgiveness daily as instructed in Mark 11:26? 6. What steps can you take to forgive others as God forgives you? 7. Why is Mark 11:26 omitted in some Bible translations? 8. How does Mark 11:26 emphasize the importance of forgiveness in Christian doctrine? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Mark 11:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 11? Verse 26. - There appears to be sufficient evidence to justify the Revisers in their omission of this verse; although its omission or retention does not affect the general exegesis of the passage. Mark 11:26 underscores that faith-filled prayer operates within a lifestyle of forgiveness. Refusing to forgive closes the channel of intimate fellowship and hinders divine response. The Father’s consistent standard—seen throughout Scripture—is that forgiven people must forgive. When we release others, we walk in the freedom Christ purchased, enjoy unbroken communion, and experience powerful, effective prayer. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A weak adversative particle, generally placed second in its clause; but, on the other hand, and. if Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. {do} not οὖκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. forgive, ἀφίετε (aphiete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 863: (a) to send away, (b) to let go, release, permit to depart, (c) to remit, forgive, (d) to permit, suffer. neither οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. Father πατὴρ (patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. {will} your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. who [is] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. heaven οὐρανοῖς (ouranois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3772: Heaven, (a) the visible heavens: the atmosphere, the sky, the starry heavens, (b) the spiritual heavens. forgive ἀφήσει (aphēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 863: (a) to send away, (b) to let go, release, permit to depart, (c) to remit, forgive, (d) to permit, suffer. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. trespasses. παραπτώματα (paraptōmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3900: A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. 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