Matthew 18:35

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

In the same way my heavenly Father will also deal with you [i.e., punish you] unless every one of you forgives his brother from the heart.”

Cross References

Matthew 18:34

His master then became furious and turned him over [to the authorities] to be punished until he paid all that he owed.

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us of the wrongs we have done to others, since we have also forgiven the wrongs done to us.

Mark 11:25

And whenever you stand praying, forgive whatever [grievance] you might have against anyone, so that your Father in heaven will also forgive you of your sins.”

Mark 11:26

{This verse is absent from many ancient manuscripts}.

Luke 16:15

And He said to them, “You are people who claim to be just in the eyes of [other] people, but God knows [what is in] your hearts. For that which is held up as most important among people [i.e., fame or fortune (?)] is disgusting in the eyes of God.

James 2:13

For the person who has shown no mercy will be judged without mercy. [For] mercy wins out over condemnation.

James 3:14

But if you people have bitter jealousy and rivalry in your hearts, do not be arrogant [over it] and deny the truth.

James 4:8

Come close to God and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinful people [i.e., this is an exhortation to repent of moral and spiritual corruption], and purify your hearts, you double-minded people.

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike her children dead [or, “kill her children by some terrible calamity” See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people. [Note: The Greek says, “searches the kidneys and hearts.” In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.