The Prayer of the Penitent
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.


I. THE GENERAL PETITION.

1. An humble confession of sin.

2. True penitence.

3. Filial confidence in God.

II. THE ADDED CLAUSE.

1. This language as preceptive. It has the force of a precept.

2. It is solemnly admonitory. God will not forgive us unless we forgive.

3. It is promissory. I have forgiven, do Thou, Lord, forgive, as 'Thou hast promised.

4. It is abundantly consolatory.

(J. Morgan)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

WEB: Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.




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