... the Lord Jesus said, 'To those who are in bonds, Come…
“... the Lord Jesus said, 'To those who are in bonds, Come out, and to those who are in prison, Go forth' (Isa. 49:9); so your sins are forgiven. All, then, are forgiven, nor is there any one whom He has not loosed. For thus it is written, that He has forgiven 'all transgressions, doing away with the handwriting of the ordinance that was against us' (Col. 2:13-14). Why, then, do we hold the bonds of others, while we enjoy our own remission? He, who forgave all, required of all that what every one remembers to have been forgiven to himself, he also should forgive others.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Forgiveness is universal; if God forgives all, we must also forgive others.
In simple terms: Forgive others as you have been forgiven.
Key Takeaway
Practice unconditional forgiveness.
Themes
forgiveness
spirituality
morality
Mood
compassionate
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal conflicts
- family disputes
- community reconciliation
- justice systems
Key Concepts
Divine grace
human responsibility
reciprocity
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from forgiving?
- How can forgiveness heal relationships?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness can be difficult when harm is severe.