What are some Bible verses about forgiveness?

Answer

Ephesians 4:32

Show kindness to one another, be tenderhearted, and forgive one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

Mark 11:25

And when you stand praying, forgive anyone you have something against, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Matthew 6:15

But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, your Father will not forgive your trespasses either.

Matthew 18:21-22

Then Peter came up to him and asked, “Lord, how many times should I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus replied, “Not seven times, but seventy times seven.”

Luke 6:37

Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Colossians 3:13

Bear with one another and, if someone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord forgave you, so you must also forgive.

James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Luke 6:27

But I tell you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.

Ephesians 1:7

In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our debts, as we have also forgiven our debtors.

Acts 2:38

Peter told them, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Spirit.”

Matthew 6:14

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.

Isaiah 1:18

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

Psalm 32:5

I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

Unless otherwise noted, all Bible verses are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

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