Matthew 6:14 - The Message14-15 “In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can’t get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God’s part. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible14 “If you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version14 For if you will forgive men their sins, your heavenly Father also will forgive you your offenses. Ver Capítulo |
“Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don’t condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you’ll find life a lot easier. Give away your life; you’ll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity.”
They went to the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh and spoke to them: “The entire congregation of God wants to know: What is this violation against the God of Israel that you have committed, turning your back on God and building your own altar—a blatant act of rebellion against God? Wasn’t the crime of Peor enough for us? Why, to this day we aren’t rid of it, still living with the fallout of the plague on the congregation of God! Look at you—turning your back on God! If you rebel against God today, tomorrow he’ll vent his anger on all of us, the entire congregation of Israel.