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NASB | Luke 17:3 "Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 17:3 "Pay attention and always be on guard [looking out for one another]! If your brother sins and disregards God's precepts, solemnly warn him; and if he repents and changes, forgive him. |
Bible Question (short): Is remorse necessary for forgiveness? |
Question (full): Can you forgive a person for a deed that they are not remorseful for? I don't seem to be able to find this addressed directly. Assuming the perpetrator is evil, they have probably blamed the bad act as the victims fault. Is this addressed directly? |