Matthew 18:35

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

Cross-references

Matthew 6:12 links our forgiveness to God's forgiveness, same principle as the parable's conclusion—forgiving others is required.

Matthew 6:14 promises forgiveness for those who forgive, complementing the negative warning in Matthew 18:35.

Matthew 6:15 directly states the same consequence: not forgiving means no forgiveness from the Father.

Matthew 7:2 Parallel

Matthew 7:2's measure-for-measure rule directly explains the unforgiving servant's fate — you get the standard you use.

Proverbs 21:13 warns that ignoring others' cries brings unanswered cries — same reciprocal mercy principle as the unforgiving heart.

Mark 11:26 Parallel

Mark 11:26 states the identical condition: unforgiveness blocks your own forgiveness from the Father.

Luke 6:37 Parallel

Luke 6:37 explicitly links forgiving to being forgiven — the same promise and warning found here.

James 2:13 Parallel

James 2:13 declares that judgment without mercy awaits the merciless — directly mirroring the unforgiving servant's outcome.

Genesis 50:17 shows Joseph forgiving his brothers from the heart, a powerful example of the forgiveness Jesus commands.

Luke 11:4 Parallel

Luke 11:4 directly ties God's forgiveness to our forgiving others — the same principle of heart forgiveness from the parable.

Luke 17:4 Parallel

Luke 17:4 commands forgiving a repentant brother repeatedly, echoing the unlimited heart forgiveness required here.

James 3:14 Parallel

James 3:14 warns against bitter jealousy in the heart, the opposite of heart-felt forgiveness. Both address inner attitudes.