6:15

But: There is a contrast between 6:14 and 6:15. The contrast is between forgiving and not forgiving. The Berean Standard Bible indicates this contrast with the word But.

Here are some other ways to indicate this contrast:

However
-or-
On the other hand
-or-
Otherwise

6:15b

your Father: The phrase your Father also refers to God. It means the same thing as “your heavenly Father” in 6:14b.

Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

⌊God⌋ your Father

-or-

your Father ⌊in heaven⌋

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