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How does the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21-35 challenge the listener's understanding of divine forgiveness in the context of first-century Jewish expectations of justice and retribution?
A
It reinforces the expectation of strict reciprocity in forgiveness, where forgiveness is only granted if the offender demonstrates adequate remorse and restitution.
B
It suggests that divine forgiveness is limited and conditional, dependent on the severity of the offense and the offender's ability to repay their debt.
C
It subverts expectations by presenting divine forgiveness as radically generous and unconditional, demanding a corresponding level of forgiveness from believers towards others, regardless of the debt.
D
It aligns with the prevailing societal norms of the time, advocating for a balanced approach to forgiveness that considers both the offense and the offender's social standing.
Reference: Matthew 18:21-35