Ephesians 4:32

New International Version

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:21

For the sake of your word and according to your will, you have done this great thing and made it known to your servant.

Psalm 112:9

They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.

Psalm 145:9

The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

Proverbs 12:10

The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:22

What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar.

Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil.

Jeremiah 38:12

Ebed-Melek the Cushite said to Jeremiah, “Put these old rags and worn-out clothes under your arms to pad the ropes.” Jeremiah did so,

Matthew 6:12

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

Mark 11:25

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

Luke 1:78

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven

Luke 11:4

Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation. ’ ”

Luke 17:4

Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

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.

Acts 28:2

The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

2 Corinthians 2:10

Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake,

2 Corinthians 2:7

Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

2 Corinthians 6:6

in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

Ephesians 5:1

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children

James 5:11

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

1 John 1:9

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

1 John 2:12

I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.

Ruth 2:20

“The Lord bless him!” Naomi said to her daughter-in-law. “He has not stopped showing his kindness to the living and the dead.” She added, “That man is our close relative; he is one of our guardian-redeemers.”