Forgiveness

(Matthew 18:21–35)

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and {do} not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. vvv Do not be proud but associate with the lowly. {Do} not be conceited

17 

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody 18 If [it is] possible on your [part], live at peace with everyone

19 

{Do} not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for [God’s] wrath. For it is written:“Vengeance [is] Mine; I will repay, says [the] Lord.”[fn]

20 

On the contrary,

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;

if he is thirsty, vvv give him a drink.

For in so doing

you will heap burning coals on his head.”[fn]

21 

{Do} not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. 13