Mark · Chapter 11 · Forgiveness
Mark 11:25 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
What has been forgiven, you can forgive.
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WEB · World English Bible
"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions."
KJV · King James Version
"And2532 when3752 ye stand4739 praying4336, forgive863, if1536 ye have2192 ought1536 against2596 any5100: that2443 your5216 Father3962 also2532 which3588 is in1722 heaven3772 may forgive863 you5213 your5216 trespasses3900."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, when, ought, any, while the WEB renders these as whenever, anything, anyone, who. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Mark 11:25 in Mark 11
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Mark 11:25 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Mark 11. Read the full chapter →
- v.23 For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening; he shall have whatever he says.
- v.24 Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them.
- v.25 Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.
- v.26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.”
- v.27 They came again to Jerusalem, and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders came to him,
Book background
About the Book of Mark
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- John Mark, recording Peter's testimony
- Date written
- c. 55–65 AD
- Audience
- Roman / Gentile Christians
- Chapters
- 16
Mark is the shortest, most action-driven Gospel — the word "immediately" appears more than 40 times. Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant who came "not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (10:45). The book accelerates toward the cross and the empty tomb.
Setting: Likely written in Rome; the earliest of the Gospels.
Key themes: servant · action · cross · discipleship · authority
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Mark 11:25
Mark 11:25 contains 25 words in 6 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Whenever you stand praying
WYSP
- 2
forgive
F
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if you have anything against anyone
IYHAAA
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so that your Father
STYF
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who is in heaven
WIIH
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may also forgive you your transgressions.
MAFYYT
Frequently asked
FAQ about Mark 11:25
What does Mark 11:25 say?
Mark 11:25 reads: "Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions." — from the New Testament, Mark (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Mark 11:25 in?
Mark 11:25 is in the book of Mark, traditionally attributed to John Mark, recording Peter's testimony and written around c. 55–65 AD. Mark is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Roman / Gentile Christians. Best known for "the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve".
What is Mark 11:25 about?
Mark 11:25 is primarily a Bible verse about Forgiveness. Within Mark, Mark is the shortest, most action-driven Gospel — the word "immediately" appears more than 40 times. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Mark 11:25 in WEB and KJV?
Mark 11:25 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And2532 when3752 ye stand4739 praying4336, forgive863, if1536 ye have2192 ought1536 against2596 any5100: that2443 your5216 Father3962 also2532 which3588 is in1722 heaven3772 may forgive863 you5213 your5216 trespasses3900.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Mark 11:25?
Mark 11:25 is 25 words in the WEB translation (154 characters), broken into 6 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.
How can I memorise Mark 11:25?
To memorise Mark 11:25, split it into its 6 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Mark 11:25 matter in Mark?
Mark is the shortest, most action-driven Gospel — the word "immediately" appears more than 40 times. Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant who came "not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (10:45). The book accelerates toward the cross and the empty tomb. Mark 11:25 sits within this larger story — Mark as a whole emphasises servant, action, cross.
How can I apply Mark 11:25 today?
Many readers use Mark 11:25 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Mark 11:25 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Romans 5:8
“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
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1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
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2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will fo…”
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Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
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James 5:16
“Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
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1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
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Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
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Psalms 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”
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Psalms 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
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