Luke 17

Commentary

Luke 17 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of faith and forgiveness. Jesus is teaching his disciples about the importance of faith and how it can move mountains. He also speaks of the importance of forgiveness, saying that if someone sins against us, we should forgive them up to seven times. Jesus then goes on to tell a parable about a servant who was forgiven a great debt by his master, but then refused to forgive a fellow servant a much smaller debt. This parable serves to illustrate the importance of forgiveness and how it should be extended to others, even if they have wronged us. Jesus then goes on to speak of the coming of the Kingdom of God. He tells his disciples that it will come suddenly and unexpectedly, and that they should be prepared for it. He also speaks of the importance of being ready for the coming of the Kingdom, and how those who are not ready will be left behind. Overall, Luke 17 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of faith and forgiveness. It also speaks to the coming of the Kingdom of God and how we should be prepared for it. This chapter serves as an important reminder to us all to have faith and to forgive others, and to be ready for the coming of the Kingdom.

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