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A Non-Negotiable Condition
Commentators unanimously stress that forgiving others is not an optional suggestion but a divine condition. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin explain that a person who refuses to forgive is effectively refusing to be forgiven by God. This verse establishes an unbreakable link between our mercy toward others and God's mercy toward us.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 6:14
18th Century
Theologian
If you forgive—if you pardon.
Trespasses. Offences, faults. If you forgive others when they offend or injure you, this is …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 6:14
Trespasses (παραπτωματα). This is no part of the Model Prayer. The word "trespass" is literally "falling to one side," a lapse or …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 6:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will yo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 6:14
These verses reinforce the thought of the fifth petition (see comment on v.12). The repetition serves to stress the deep importance for the communi…
John Calvin
On Matthew 6:14
16th Century
Theologian
Here Christ only explains the reason why that condition was added: Forgive us, as we forgive. The reason is that God will not be ready to …
John Gill
On Matthew 6:14
17th Century
Pastor
For if you forgive men their trespasses
Christ here refers to the petition in (Matthew 6:12) which is en…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 6:9–15
17th Century
Minister
Christ saw it necessary to show His disciples what must commonly be the subject and method of their prayer. Not that we are restricted to the use o…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 6:9–15
13th Century
Philosopher
Therefore, this is how you shall pray. Above, the Lord taught the manner of praying: namely, that we avoid both the vanit…