In Jesus' parable about forgiveness, how many times did He say we should forgive others?

Correct Answer

D) 77 times

In Matthew 18:21-22, Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him, suggesting seven times. Jesus responds, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times." Some translations render this as "seventy times seven" (490 times). The point isn't about the exact number, but rather that forgiveness should be unlimited, just as God's forgiveness for us is boundless. This aligns with the theme of Psalm 103:12, emphasizing the vast, immeasurable nature of God's forgiveness.