Temptations and Trespasses

Luke 17:4

In 9 translations

BSB: Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”
KJV: And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
WEB: If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.”
ASV: And if he sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
LSV: and if seven times in the day he may sin against you, and seven times in the day may return to you, saying, I change my mind, you will forgive him.”
YLT: and if seven times in the day he may sin against thee, and seven times in the day may turn back to thee, saying, I reform; thou shalt forgive him.'
DBY: And if he should sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times should return to thee, saying, I repent, thou shalt forgive him.
DRC: And if he sin against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day be converted unto thee, saying, I repent; forgive him.
GNV: And though he sinne against thee seuen times in a day, and seuen times in a day turne againe to thee, saying, It repenteth mee, thou shalt forgiue him.

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NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read ἁμαρτήσῃ (“he shall sin”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἁμάρτῃ (“shall sin”).
NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read πρὸς (“to”); Textus Receptus read ἐπὶ (“upon”).
In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Textus Receptus include σὲ (“you”); Byzantine text do not include this wording.

Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)

In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include τῆς ἡμέρας (“the day”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.

SBLGNT apparatus (3)

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SBLGNT: ἁμαρτήσῃ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἁμαρτήσῃ; Robinson–Pierpont read ἁμάρτῃ.
SBLGNT: ἑπτάκις. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἑπτάκις; Robinson–Pierpont add τῆς ἡμέρας.
SBLGNT: πρὸς σὲ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read πρὸς σὲ; Robinson–Pierpont omit this wording.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT: καὶ ἐὰν ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας ἁμαρτήσῃ εἰς σὲ καὶ ἑπτάκις ἐπιστρέψῃ πρὸς σὲ λέγων· Μετανοῶ, ἀφήσεις αὐτῷ.
RP2018: Καὶ ἐὰν ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας ἁμάρτῃ εἰς σέ, καὶ ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας ἐπιστρέψῃ, λέγων, Μετανοῶ, ἀφήσεις αὐτῷ.
TR-Boyd: Καὶ ἐὰν ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας ἁμάρτῃ εἰς σέ, καὶ ἑπτάκις τῆς ἡμέρας ἐπιστρέψῃ ἐπί σε, λέγων, Μετανοῶ, ἀφήσεις αὐτῷ.
SCR1894: και εαν επτακις της ημερας αμαρτη εις σε και επτακις της ημερας επιστρεψη επι σε λεγων μετανοω αφησεις αυτω

Who and where

◆ Teaching and Healing in Perea to Jerusalem

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

Forgiveness Year Trespass Charitableness Forgiveness of Injuries Confession Seven Reproof Number Jesus, the Christ

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Cross-references most cited first

Colossians 3:12–13Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone…
Matthew 18:21–22Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!
Romans 12:20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Matthew 6:14–15For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Matthew 18:16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
1 Corinthians 13:4–7Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Love takes no pleasure in evil, but…
Matthew 18:35That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Ephesians 4:31–32Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
2 Thessalonians 3:13–14But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing. Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).