Matthew 18:21

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 18:21

BSB

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?"

AKJV

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

CPDV

Then Peter, drawing near to him, said: "Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Even seven times?"

ERV

Then came Peter, and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times?

NHEB

Then Peter came to him and said, "Lord, how often can my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"

SMT

Then Peter, having come to him, said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I let him go? Till seven times?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 18:21

ThenG5119Adverb cameG4334Verb PeterG4074Noun MasculinetohimG846andsaidG2036 LordG2962Noun MasculinehowoftG4212AdverbshallmyG3450 brotherG80Noun Masculine sinG264Verb againstG1519Preposition meG1691 andG2532ConjunctionIforgiveG863Verb himG846 tillG2193ConjunctionseventimesG2034Adverb

Commentary for Matthew 18:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 18:21

Summary

Follower asks about forgiveness repetition limits

Event

Peter questions forgiveness limits

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD