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Matthew 18:34

Matthew 18:35 net — So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart.”

NET Bible

"So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart.”"

— Matthew 18:35, NET Bible

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Matthew 18 — Context

32

Then his lord called the first slave and said to him,‘Evil slave! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me!

33

Should you not have shown mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed it to you?’

34

And in anger his lord turned him over to the prison guards to torture him until he repaid all he owed.

Matthew 18:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:35 say?
Matthew 18:35 in the NET Bible reads: “So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart.””
Where is Matthew 18:35 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 35.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 18:35.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:35 in?
Matthew 18:35 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 18:35?
Matthew 18:35 reads (NET): “So also my heavenly Father will do to you, if each of you does not forgive your brother from your heart.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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