[Heartlander]

“…and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us…”

Forgiveness is for our benefit.

[Jim W N]

Yes...

Before the cross: “…and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us…”

But even better...

After the cross: “...even as Christ forgave you, so forgive others” (Col 3:13).

I don’t forgive to be forgiven, I forgive BECAUSE I’ve been forgiven. :)