Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 6:12 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 6:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”
Matthew 6:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 6:12
The prayer addresses spiritual debt: 'And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors' (Greek: ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν, 'forgive us our debts'). The term 'debts' (ὀφειλήματα) refers to moral obligations unfulfilled - sins are debts owed to God. The petition acknowledges ongoing need for forgiveness, not once-for-all salvation but daily cleansing. The phrase 'as we forgive' is crucial and troubling - it conditions divine forgiveness on human forgiveness. This is not earning salvation but demonstrating genuine repentance. Those who have truly experienced God's forgiveness extend it to o...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 6:12
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“tenderhearted”
“forgive”
“the forgiveness of our trespasses”
“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”
“and forgiving each other”
“as he is in the light”
“for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation”
“and you won't be judged. Don't condemn”
“forgiving iniquity and disobedience and sin; and that will by no means clear the guilty”
“whose sin is covered.”