Matthew 18:21 meaning and explanation
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Matthew 18:21, Berean Standard Bible
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Peter asks this right after Jesus has taught the disciples about restoring a brother who sins (verses 15 to 20). Peter likely thinks he is being generous: the rabbis commonly limited forgiveness to three times, so seven sounds lavish.
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