Matthew 6:14 net — “For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

NET Bible

"“For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."

— Matthew 6:14, NET Bible

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Matthew 6 — Context

11

Give us today our daily bread,

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and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors.

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And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

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“For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

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But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins.

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Proper Fasting“When you fast, do not look sullen like the hypocrites, for they make their faces unattractive so that people will see them fasting. I tell you the truth, they have their reward!

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When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,

Matthew 6:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 6:14 say?
Matthew 6:14 in the NET Bible reads: ““For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Where is Matthew 6:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 6:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 6, verse 14.
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 6:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 6:14 in?
Matthew 6:14 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 6:14?
Matthew 6:14 reads (NET): ““For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” 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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