12. What words of Joseph to his brethren show that he forgave them for selling him into Egypt?
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.... So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God.” Gen. 45:5-8.
13. What was Christ's reply to Peter's question as to the number of times we should forgive one another?
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.” Matt. 18:21, 22.
Note.—That is, an unlimited number. We must pardon offenses against us though ever so often done; we must forgive to the end.
14. What spirit did Jesus manifest toward those who nailed Him to the cross?
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34.
15. How did Stephen manifest the same spirit toward those who stoned him?
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, ... and he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.” Acts 7:59, 60. See 1 Peter 4:8.