Matthew 18:22

"Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”"

Key Reflection

Peter's question highlights the challenge of forgiveness, asking Jesus about the limits of his duty to forgive. Jesus responds by setting an unfathomably high standard, suggesting that true forgiveness should know no bounds and be repeated endlessly, emphasizing the ongoing nature of Christian love and reconciliation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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