What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Debt?

Matthew 18:23-34 ESV / 6 helpful votes

“Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. ...

Matthew 6:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Leviticus 25:1-55 ESV / 3 helpful votes

The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land that I give you, the land shall keep a Sabbath to the Lord. For six years you shall sow your field, and for six years you shall prune your vineyard and gather in its fruits, but in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for the land, a Sabbath to the Lord. You shall not sow your field or prune your vineyard. You shall not reap what grows of itself in your harvest, or gather the grapes of your undressed vine. It shall be a year of solemn rest for the land. ...

Deuteronomy 23:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

Exodus 23:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

“You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man to be a malicious witness.

6 Bible Verses about Forgiving Debt

Matthew 18:23-34 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Matthew 6:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Leviticus 25:1-55 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 23:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Exodus 23:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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6 Bible Verses about Forgiving Debt

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Matthew 18:23-34 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Matthew 6:12 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Leviticus 25:1-55 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 23:19 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:10 ESV / 1 helpful vote

Exodus 23:1 ESV / 1 helpful vote