KJV ORIGINAL
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Watch yourselves here: If someone wrongs you, call them out on it. But if they genuinely feel bad and want to make it right, forgive them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Don't ignore it when people hurt you, but be ready to forgive when they're actually sorry.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is teaching his disciples about various aspects of faith and daily living, including how to handle conflicts and sins among believers. This verse comes in a passage where Jesus warns about the dangers of causing others to sin and stresses the importance of forgiveness. It reflects the cultural emphasis in first-century Jewish society on community accountability and repentance.
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