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Bible verse
Matthew 6:14
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
What it means
Jesus ties our willingness to forgive to the forgiveness we have received. When we release those who have hurt us, we live out the very mercy God has shown us. Holding grudges chains us to old wounds, but letting go sets the heart free. This is hard, sometimes the hardest thing we do. Yet Jesus does not ask it from a distance; He forgave those who nailed Him to the cross. In His strength we extend the same grace, becoming channels of the mercy that first rescued us.
Matthew 6:14 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 6:14 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 6 |
| Topic | forgiveness |
| Passages linked to it | 9 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Ephesians 4:32
- Mark 11:25
- Colossians 3:13
- Matthew 7:2
- James 2:13
- Matthew 18:21-35
- Matthew 6:12
- Proverbs 21:13
- 1 John 3:10
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 6:14?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 6. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 6:14?
Readers most often set it beside Ephesians 4:32, Mark 11:25, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 7:2. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 6:14?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Matthew 6:14, before any of us arrive. We bring you Matthew 6:14, forgiveness. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Matthew 6 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 6:14 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
