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Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?"
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Peter's "Generous" Suggestion
Commentators highlight that Peter, in suggesting forgiveness "until seven times," likely thought he was being very generous. The common rabbinic teaching was to forgive someone three times for the same offense. By more than doubling this number, Peter was setting what he perceived as a high spiritual bar, which makes Jesus's subsequent answer even more radical.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then came Peter. The mention of the duty in Matthew 18:15—addressing a brother who had offended us, which implied the duty to forgive him—…
Until seven times? (εως επτακισ?) Peter thought that he was generous as the Jewish rule was three times (Amos 1:6). Hi…
19th Century
Anglican
How oft shall my brother sin...? — The words of Matthew 18:15 had obviously affected the disciples, rousing them to quest…
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Baptist
Peter’s question was timely, providing a further opportunity for our Lord to elaborate on the removal of offenses. Peter took it for granted that h…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Lord, how often shall my brother offend against me? Peter made this objection according to the natural feelings and disposition of the fle…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here a parable is presented. Firstly, the careful search is described; and secondly, the joy of having found the sheep is described. Therefore, He …
