Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”
Luke 17:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 17:4
Unlimited forgiveness: 'And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.' The repetition 'seven times in a day' (ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας, heptakis tēs hēmeras) indicates repeated offenses in a short period. Despite frequent failures, if the offender 'turn again to thee' (ἐπιστρέψῃ, epistrepsē, turns back) 'saying, I repent' (λέγων, Μετανοῶ, legōn, Metanoō), 'thou shalt forgive him' (ἀφήσεις αὐτῷ, aphēseis autō). The future tense indicates obligation, not option. Seven represents completeness in Scripture—unl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 17:4
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“as God's chosen ones”
“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger”
“as we also forgive our debtors.”
“wrath”
“if you don't each forgive your brother from your hearts for his misdeeds.,So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.,,,,,,,,”
“love your enemies”
“take one or two more with you”
“is not proud”