It just doesn't seem right" He apologized wmningly, expecting forgiveness.
If one can't forgive another how does one forgive himself or herself or expect forgiveness from God?
Fallen from innocence, he's learned that "the last place to expect charity and forgiveness was in a city of divines."
I know that I cannot expect forgiveness for what I've done, but will you hear my confession?
Dearest Emma, I do not expect forgiveness for the terrible thing I've done to you.
She would not expect love or forgiveness from anyone superior to her, either.
Jacob was not expecting forgiveness from his brother.
I don't expect forgiveness, but I just wanted you to know.
How could he expect forgiveness or a place at the Lord's table when he harbored such an evil secret in his soul?
But if not ... how should he expect forgiveness in return?