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I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins.
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Forgiveness for God's Glory
Commentators unanimously emphasize that God forgives "for mine own sake." This means our pardon is not based on our merits, repentance, or good deeds. Instead, God forgives to display His own character—His mercy, faithfulness, and glory. As John Calvin notes, God is not prompted by anything in us, but solely by His own goodness. This reveals that salvation is a gift rooted entirely in God's gracious nature.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I, even I, am he - This verse contains a gracious assurance that their sins would be blotted out, and the reason why it would be do…
19th Century
Anglican
I, even I ... —As in Isaiah 1:2; Isaiah 1:18, the analogy with which may be noted as evidence of identity of a…
Baptist
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
What a blessed God to deal…
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16th Century
Protestant
I, I am he. He concludes the former statement with this exclamation, as if he had said that he boasts of his right to blot out the iniquit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I, even I am he, that blots out your transgressions for myown sake
The same with "sins" in the next cla…
Those who neglect to call upon God are weary of him. The Master did not tire the servants with his commands, but they tired him with disobedience. …
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13th Century
Catholic
And now thus says the LORD. Here he shows them divine love through the remedies he granted them in their difficulties. This is d…