Ephesians 4:32

New International Reader's Version

Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive one another, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:21

You have done a wonderful thing. You have made it known to me. You have done it because that’s what you said you would do. It’s exactly what you wanted to do for me.

Psalm 112:9

They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to all. He shows deep concern for everything he has made.

Proverbs 12:10

Those who do what is right take good care of their animals. But the kindest acts of those who do wrong are mean.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom makes them patient. They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.

Proverbs 19:22

Everyone longs for love that never fails. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

Isaiah 57:1

Those who are right with God die. And no one really cares about it. People who are faithful to the Lord are swept away by trouble. And no one understands why that happens to those who do what is right.

Jeremiah 38:12

Ebed-Melek the Cushite told Jeremiah what to do. Ebed-Melek said, “Put these old rags and worn-out clothes under your arms. They’ll pad the ropes.” So Jeremiah did.

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our sins, just as we also have forgiven those who sin against us.

Mark 11:25

And when you stand praying, forgive anyone you have anything against. Then your Father in heaven will forgive your sins.”

Luke 1:78

All of that will happen because our God is tender and caring. His kindness will bring the rising sun to us from heaven.

Luke 11:4

Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive everyone who sins against us. Keep us from falling into sin when we are tempted.’ ”

Luke 17:4

Suppose they sin against you seven times in one day. And suppose they come back to you each time and say, ‘I’m sorry.’ You must forgive them.”

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be children of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.

Luke 6:37

“If you do not judge other people, then you will not be judged. If you do not find others guilty, then you will not be found guilty. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Acts 28:2

The people of the island were unusually kind. It was raining and cold. So they built a fire and welcomed all of us.

Romans 12:10

Love one another deeply. Honor others more than yourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not want what belongs to others. It does not brag. It is not proud.

2 Corinthians 2:10

Anyone you forgive I also forgive. Was there anything to forgive? If so, I have forgiven it for your benefit, knowing that Christ is watching.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Now you should forgive him and comfort him. Then he won’t be sad more than he can stand.

2 Corinthians 6:6

We remain pure. We understand completely what it means to serve God. We are patient and kind. We serve him in the power of the Holy Spirit. We serve him with true love.

Ephesians 5:1

You are the children that God dearly loves. So follow his example.

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

2 Peter 1:7

To godliness, add kindness for one another. And to kindness for one another, add love.

1 John 1:9

But God is faithful and fair. If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins. He will forgive every wrong thing we have done. He will make us pure.

1 John 2:12

Dear children, I’m writing to you because your sins have been forgiven. They have been forgiven because of what Jesus has done.

Ruth 2:20

“May the Lord bless him!” Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. “The Lord is still being kind to those who are living and those who are dead.” She continued, “That man is a close relative of ours. He’s one of our family protectors.”