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Mark 11:25

What does Mark 11:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 11:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 11:25 means

Jesus added a vital condition for effective prayer: forgiveness. He instructed His disciples that when they stand praying, they must forgive anyone against whom they hold a grudge. This is crucial so that their Heavenly Father will also forgive their trespasses. Unforgiveness acts as a barrier to receiving God's forgiveness and answering prayer, emphasizing the inseparable link between a right relationship with God and proper relationships with others.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And whenever you make a prayer, let there be forgiveness in your hearts, if you have anything against anyone; so that you may have forgiveness for your sins from your Father who is in heaven.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And whenever ye may stand praying, forgive, if ye have anything against any one, that your Father also who is in the heavens may forgive you your trespasses;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when you shall stand to pray, forgive, if you have aught against any man: that your Father also, who is in heaven, may forgive you your sins.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when ye stand praying, forgive if ye have anything against any one, that your Father also who is in the heavens may forgive you your offences.

Context

This verse introduces a critical qualification to the teaching on faith and answered prayer in verses 22-24, emphasizing the necessity of forgiveness. This ethical condition for prayer highlights the holistic nature of discipleship, moving from internal faith to outward relationships before the narrative shifts back to Jerusalem and another confrontation with religious leaders.

v.24Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

v.25This passage

v.26

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 11:4

    These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks, standing before the Lord of the earth.

  • Matthew 6:5

    And when ye pray, ye shall not be as the hypocrites: for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

  • Colossians 3:13

    forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

  • Zechariah 3:1

    And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of Jehovah, and Satan standing at his right hand to be his adversary.

  • James 2:13

    For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

  • Matthew 6:14

    For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

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