Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 6:14 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 6:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 6 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
Matthew 6:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 6:14
Jesus immediately expounds on the forgiveness petition: 'For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you' (Greek: ἀφήσει καὶ ὑμῖν, 'will also forgive you'). This conditional statement underscores the connection between divine and human forgiveness. 'Trespasses' (παραπτώματα) means 'false steps' or 'falling aside.' The logic is not merit-based - we don't earn God's forgiveness by forgiving others. Rather, forgiving others demonstrates we understand and have received God's forgiveness. Unforgiveness reveals hard hearts unchanged by grace. Those truly forgiven b...
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Cross-References for Matthew 6:14
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“tenderhearted”
“forgive”
“and forgiving each other”
“you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure”
“For he shall have judgment without mercy”
“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”
“as we also forgive our debtors.”
“he will also cry out”
“and the children of the devil. Whoever doesn't do righteousness is not of God”