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Peter asked Jesus, in Matthew 18:21, how many times he should forgive his brother. Peter thought he was being generous when he suggested seven times instead of the three times required by Rabbinical law. Jesus said either "Not seven times, but seventy-seven times" or "Not seven times, but seventy times seven," depending on what version or translation of The Bible you use for reference. Either answer (77 times or 490 times) was to mean Peter and we should forgive our brothers as many times as they need to be forgiven. The parable Jesus told to illustrate His answer makes it clear that human beings have no right to hold grudges or to be unforgiving. (See Matt. 18:23-35)

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How many times does God forgive us for the same sin?

70 times 7 alwaysAnswer:Unlimited times. God always forgives, no matter what sin, or how many times. As long as we truly repent and ask for His forgiveness in prayer, "He is faithful and just to forgive us."


What verse is this forgive your brother 70 times 7?

This verse is found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 21-22. It states, "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?' Jesus answered, 'I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'"


How many times seven must the apostles forgive?

The apostles were instructed by Jesus to forgive others "seventy times seven" (Matthew 18:21-22), which signifies unlimited forgiveness. This emphasizes the importance of showing grace and compassion towards others, mirroring God's forgiveness towards us.


Where does it say about if you cant forgive your brother how can god forgive you?

Clearly, forgiveness is a key concept in scripture. God is the only one who can forgive sin, as least to the point of freeing one from the penalty of sin. God does encourage us to forgive one another. One of the disciples asked how many times one should forgive another, 7 times? To which Jesus replied 7 times 7 (or 70 times 7), in order to make the point that there should be no end to forgiveness. It usually follows that those who have a deep understanding of the wretchedness of sin, and the extent to which God went to forgive us (Christ's death on the cross), these folks are usually those with forgiving hearts. On the other hand, those with a shallow understanding of the depths from which they've been forgiven can easily neglect or refuse to forgive others. Jesus even told a parable about forgiveness. The bottom line was that folks who do not forgive others are probably not in a position to be gaining forgiveness from God. Apart from the forgiveness associated with salvation, there's also forgiveness involving our relationship with God. If we sin as believers we are to confess our sin (to God) and He forgives based on the blood of Christ. Even as believers who are forgiven, our closeness to God can be marred by sin. This is the remedy by which we can regain that closeness. God expects us to be no less forgiving with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Do we "have to forgive?" I don't know, but I do know that one who refuses to forgive probably has little to no understanding of the depravity of sin and the lengths to which God went to provide his/her forgiveness. Such a believer will have severe dealings with God.


How many times can you ask God for forgiveness?

There is no limit to the number of times you can ask God for forgiveness. God is always ready to forgive those who sincerely repent and seek forgiveness. It is important to approach with a genuine heart and strive to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

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How many times do the word forgive appear written in the Bible?

The number of times the word forgive appears in the Bible, will vary depending on the version. In the KJV of the Bible, forgive appears 56 times.


How many times did the bible say you have to forgive?

The Bible states, “ You must forgive 77 times, for the one who hurt you... needs it most.” We all need to forgive each other, in order to live out our faith and fulfill the quest we were given from birth.


How many times is the word forgive used in the Bible?

seven times seventy seven


Do you only have to forgive someone 490 times a day?

OpinionI would say that if you forgive someone just once then that is both sufficient and genuine. To forgive them so many times suggests that the forgiveness is perhaps not so genuine.


How many times to forgive personal injustice?

Matthew 18:21, 22 - Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." Luke 17:3, 4 - "Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."Mark 11:25, 26 - "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses." [Quotes from NKJV]The message here is to forgive as many times as the person who has done the injustice sincerely repents.


How many times is forgive mentioned in the authorized king James New Testament?

"forgive" (including forgiven and forgiveness) appears 59 times in the King James version of the New Testament.The word "forgive" is spoken 29 times in the King James New Testament."Forgiven" 24 times."Forgiveness" 6 times for a total of 59 times.


How many times should one forgive according to the old testament?

7 times 77 I believe, but that is a metaphore, god wants us to forgive everyone who has wronged us regardless of whether they apologize or not. because if we cannot forgive someone how can we expect god to forgive us?


How many times in the Bible did Jesus tell us to forgive?

From Matthew 18:21-22: 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. So we should forgive 490 times. On the other hand, maybe this is meant figuratively, as "many, many times".


How many times is the word forgive in the Bible?

According to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible, the word "forgive" is in the Bible 53 times. That's not counting forgiven, forgiving, forgiveness, or forgave.


A question ask of Jesus in one of the four gospels.How many times must we forgive?

Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.


Does god forgive you if you remarry?

God will forgive you but you cant takeadvantage of that and renmarry many times that is sin!! wich he also forgives u 4..................sso............yh


How many times does Jesus tell us to forgive show up in the New Testament?

Jesus tells us to forgive 7 X's 70, per day! That's 490 times, per day.