4 Bible Verses

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
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Matthew 18:21-22KJV
This parable demonstrates Jesus' teaching about unlimited forgiveness. Peter suggests a limit to forgiveness, but Jesus reveals that true forgiveness knows no numerical boundary and calls believers to extend grace repeatedly.
And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.
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Luke 15:11-32KJV
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a powerful illustration of God's boundless forgiveness. Despite the son's waywardness, the father welcomes him back with unconditional love, symbolizing God's mercy toward repentant sinners.
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
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Matthew 18:23-35KJV
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant teaches about the importance of extending the same mercy we receive from God. After being forgiven a massive debt, the servant refuses to forgive a small debt from another, illustrating the hypocrisy of an unforgiving heart.
There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
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Luke 7:41-43KJV
This parable compares two debtors who are both forgiven, highlighting that those who recognize the magnitude of their forgiveness will respond with greater love and gratitude. It teaches about the relationship between forgiveness and love.

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