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The parable of the unforgiving servant

After Peter asked how often he must forgive, Jesus told of a servant whose enormous debt was canceled but who refused mercy to a fellow servant. The parable warns those who receive forgiveness yet will not forgive from the heart (Matthew 18:21-35).

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📖 Matthew 18:21–23

21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times! 23Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

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