Matthew 6:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ἀφῆτε τοῖς ἀνθρώποις τὰ παραπτώματα αὐτῶν, οὐδὲ ὁ Πατὴρ ὑμῶν ἀφήσει τὰ παραπτώματα ὑμῶν.

Transliteration

Ean de mē aphēte to the anthrōpois the paraptōmata of them, oude the Patēr of you aphēsei the paraptōmata of you.

Grammar Details

*Ean de mē aphēte*: conditional conjunction + contrastive particle + negative particle + aorist active subjunctive, 2nd plural - but if you do not forgive
*anthrōpois*: dative, masculine, plural - to men/people
*paraptōmata*: accusative, neuter, plural - trespasses/sins/offenses
*oude*: negative conjunction - neither/nor
*Patēr*: nominative, masculine, singular - Father
*aphēsei*: future active indicative, 3rd singular - will forgive

Word Meanings

*Ean de mē*: but if not/however if you do not
*aphēte*: forgive/release/let go
*paraptōmata*: trespasses/sins/offenses/transgressions
*oude*: neither/nor/not even
*aphēsei*: will forgive/will release/will pardon

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Matt 18:35 : 35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

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