Bible Verses About forgiveness
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Forgiveness is woven through Scripture — both received from God and extended to others. These verses help when an old wound resurfaces or when self-condemnation lingers.
Start with Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, 1 John 1:9; read each passage in its chapter.
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Read in contextColossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Read in context1 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.
Read in contextMatthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Read in contextPsalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Read in contextMark 11:25
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them.
Read in contextMatthew 18:21-22
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times."
Read in contextIsaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us settle the matter," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow."
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