President Nelson says to forgive others ‘seventy times seven’

On World Forgiveness Day, President Russell M. Nelson shared a message of forgiving “seventy times seven.”

In Instagram posts in English and Spanish, President Nelson wrote that the Apostle Peter asked Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who had sinned against him, suggesting seven times. But Jesus responded not seven times, but “seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22).

“Forgiveness is not just a one-time act but a continuous process that requires patience, compassion, and understanding. It is not always easy to forgive those who have hurt you. You can receive strength from Jesus Christ,” President Nelson said.

President Nelson invited all “to remember the principle of seventy times seven and extend forgiveness to someone who has wronged you.”

And as people do this, Jesus Christ will relieve them of anger, resentment and pain.

“The Prince of Peace will bring you peace,” President Nelson said.