King James Bible
"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."
Jesus teaches disciples to ask God for forgiveness, using 'debts' as a metaphor for sins and moral obligations we've failed to meet. This acknowledges human sinfulness and dependence on divine mercy as part of daily prayer. The petition links God's forgiveness to our willingness to forgive others, establishing a reciprocal relationship. This conditional clause emphasizes that receiving mercy requires extending it, making forgiveness both a divine gift and human responsibility.