Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. New Living Translation But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. English Standard Version but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Berean Standard Bible But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. Berean Literal Bible But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. King James Bible But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. New King James Version But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. New American Standard Bible But if you do not forgive other people, then your Father will not forgive your offenses. NASB 1995 “But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. NASB 1977 “But if you do not forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Legacy Standard Bible But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Amplified Bible But if you do not forgive others [nurturing your hurt and anger with the result that it interferes with your relationship with God], then your Father will not forgive your trespasses. Christian Standard Bible But if you don’t forgive others, your Father will not forgive your offenses. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if you don’t forgive people, your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing. American Standard Version But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Contemporary English Version But if you don't forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. English Revised Version But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if you don't forgive others, your Father will not forgive your failures. Good News Translation But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive the wrongs you have done. International Standard Version But if you do not forgive people their offenses, your Father will not forgive your offenses." Majority Standard Bible But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. NET Bible But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins. New Heart English Bible But if you do not forgive people, neither will your Father forgive your wrongdoing. Webster's Bible Translation But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Weymouth New Testament but if you do not forgive others their offences, neither will your Father forgive yours. World English Bible But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut if you may not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Berean Literal Bible But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Young's Literal Translation but if ye may not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Smith's Literal Translation But if ye should not let go to men their faults, neither will your Father let go your faults. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offences. Catholic Public Domain Version But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your sins. New American Bible But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions. New Revised Standard Version but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if you do not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive even your faults. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But if you will not forgive the children of men, neither has your Father forgiven you your faults. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if you forgive not men their offenses, neither will your Father forgive your offenses. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament but if ye forgive not to men their offences, neither will your Father forgive your offences. Mace New Testament but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your father forgive your trespasses. Weymouth New Testament but if you do not forgive others their offences, neither will your Father forgive yours. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord's Prayer…14For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. 16When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.… Cross References Mark 11:25-26 And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.” / But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses. 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. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. 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. ... Luke 17:3-4 Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. / Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” 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 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Proverbs 17:9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends. Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. 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. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool. Treasury of Scripture But if you forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Jump to Previous Forgive Forgiveness Offences Others Sins Transgressions TrespassesJump to Next Forgive Forgiveness Offences Others Sins Transgressions TrespassesMatthew 6 1. Giving to the Needy5. The Lord's Prayer 16. Proper Fasting 19. Store up Treasures in Heaven 25. Do Not Worry 33. but seek God's kingdom. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses This phrase emphasizes the conditional nature of forgiveness in the Christian life. The term "trespasses" refers to sins or offenses, highlighting the moral and ethical breaches that occur in human relationships. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, forgiveness was a radical concept, as the prevailing norm often involved retribution or maintaining honor. The teaching of Jesus here challenges the listener to adopt a posture of grace and mercy, reflecting the character of God. This principle is consistent with other biblical teachings, such as the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35, which illustrates the importance of forgiving others as we have been forgiven by God. neither will your Father forgive yours Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, a foundational teaching moment in His ministry. 2. Disciples and Followers The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who seek to follow His teachings. 3. Heavenly Father God, who is characterized as a forgiving Father, but whose forgiveness is contingent upon our willingness to forgive others. 4. Men (Humanity) Refers to all people, emphasizing the universal need for forgiveness among human relationships. 5. Sermon on the Mount The setting of this teaching, a collection of Jesus' teachings that outline the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. Teaching Points The Necessity of ForgivenessForgiveness is not optional for believers; it is a command that reflects our understanding of God's grace. Reciprocal Forgiveness Our forgiveness from God is linked to our willingness to forgive others, highlighting the relational nature of God's kingdom. Heart Check Unforgiveness can hinder our spiritual growth and relationship with God, necessitating regular self-examination. Reflecting God's Character As God's children, we are called to emulate His forgiving nature, demonstrating His love and mercy to the world. Practical Forgiveness Forgiveness is an active choice, often requiring prayer, humility, and reliance on the Holy Spirit to overcome hurt and resentment. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you do not forgive ἀφῆτε (aphēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. men ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. trespasses, παραπτώματα (paraptōmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3900: A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression. neither οὐδὲ (oude) Adverb Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. {will} ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Father Πατὴρ (Patēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. forgive ἀφήσει (aphēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. yours. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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