Seventy times seven
Matthew 18:21–22 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
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Matthew 18:21–22 WEB
21Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?” 22Jesus said to him, “I don’t tell you until seven times, but, until seventy times seven.
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Context
Peter asks whether forgiving seven times is enough. Jesus answers seventy times seven and tells the parable of the unforgiving servant (18:23-35).
Read it in its setting. Forgiving without limit does not mean ignoring harm or staying in danger; see the life situation on abuse and unsafe relationships.