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Matthew 18

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 18 of 28

1 In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who then is greater in the kingdom of Heaven?

2 And having called forward a little child, Jesus set him in their midst.

3 And He said, Truly I say to you, If not you be converted and become as the little children, you may not enter into the kingdom of Heaven, not ever!

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ warns His disciples to be humble and harmless: 7 to avoid offences, and not to despise the little ones: 15 how to deal with our brothers, when they offend us: 21 and how often to forgive them: 23 He sets forth by a parable of the king, that took account of his servants.

Key Greek Words

προσῆλθον come thereunto, consent, G4334
ἔστησεν abide, appoint, bring G2476
μέσῳ among, X before, them G3319
οὐ long, nay, neither G3756
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

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Teaching on Forgiveness

Jesus teaches Peter to forgive seventy times seven, illustrating the necessity of forgiveness from the heart with the parable of the unforgiving slave…

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Teaching on Forgiveness

Jesus teaches Peter to forgive seventy times seven, illustrating the necessity of forgiveness from the heart with the parable of the unforgiving slave.

Matthew 18:21-35

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