Matthew 18:21

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G5119} came{G4334}{(G5631)} Peter{G4074} to him{G846}, and said{G2036}{(G5627)}, Lord{G2962}, how oft{G4212} shall my{G3450} brother{G80} sin{G264}{(G5692)} against{G1519} me{G1691}, and{G2532} I forgive{G863}{(G5692)} him{G846}? till{G2193} seven times{G2034}?
Strong's King James
(21) At that time, Peter came saying to Him, "Adonai (LORD), how often does my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"
The F.O.G*
[21] Then Peter approached Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times should I forgive someone who sins against me? Up to seven times?" He thought he was being generous.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Then Peter having come near to him, said, ‘Sir, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him—till seven times?’
Young's Literal Translation

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