The Fifth Petition
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.


I. Observe how it BEGINS — "and forgive," etc. It follows prayer for daily bread. Life without forgiveness would not be worth having.

II. It is a prayer for the forgiving of our sins As THE CHILDREN OF GOD.

III. Sin is described as a DEBT.

IV. This is a prayer for GRACE.

V. In this prayer for forgiveness we MUST FALL IN WITH THE DIVINE PLAN for its bestowment.

VI. The DECLARATION connected with the prayer.

(Dr. Stanford.)



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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