Until seven times? (εως επτακισ?) Peter thought that he was generous as the Jewish rule was three times (Amos 1:6). Hi…

Then came Peter. The mention of the duty in Matthew 18:15—addre ing a brother who had offended us, which implied the duty to forgive him—l…

How oft shall my brother sin...? — The words of Matthew 18:15 had obviously affected the disciples, rousing them to quest…

He thought he had opened his mouth very wide when he said that.

St. Jerome: The Lord had said above, See that you do not despise one of these little ones, and had added, If you…

The issue here is not the adjudication of the church, still less the absolute granting of forgiveness by the church (only God and Jesus can ultimat…

Lord, how often shall my brother offend against me? Peter made this objection according to the natural feelings and disposition of the fle…

Then came Peter unto him
Having heard and observed the rules Christ gave concerning offences and brotherly reproofs,…

Although we live entirely on mercy and forgiveness, we are reluctant to forgive the offenses of our brothers and sisters. This parable shows how mu…

Here a parable is presented. Firstly, the careful search is described; and secondly, the joy of having found the sheep is described. Therefore, He …