Bible Verses about Forgiveness

One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on… Proverbs 17:9

One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Proverbs 17:9	Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. friendship
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32	Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. compassion goodness reconciliation

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14	If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. sin grace mercy
Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:13	Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. peace neighbor reconciliation
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14	Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. humility healing conversion
Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37	Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. judgment
Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22	Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!” neighbor sin mercy
No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13	People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. sin confession mercy
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. Psalm 86:5	O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. reliability love
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:25	But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. prayer Father sin
Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of your possession? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in showing clemency. Micah 7:18	Where is another God like you, who pardons the guilt of the remnant, overlooking the sins of his special people? You will not stay angry with your people forever, because you delight in showing unfailing love. sin mercy
Let it be known to you therefore, my brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you; by this Jesus everyone who believes is set free from all those sins from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. Acts 13:38-39	Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is made right in God’s sight—something the law of Moses could never do. law Jesus freedom
For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him. 2 Chronicles 30:9b	For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you. grace repentance conversion
And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2	He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. sin Savior world
Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah Psalm 32:5	Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. confession sin acknowledging
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12	And forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. debt prayer
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7	He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. sin Savior blood
Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing. Joel 2:13	“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish. heart grace love
Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out. Acts 3:19	Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. conversion sin repentance
If another disciple sins, you must rebuke the offender, and if there is repentance, you must forgive. And if the same person sins against you seven times a day, and turns back to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive. Luke 17:3b-4	If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive. sin repentance speaking
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Spirit baptism conversion
Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. James 5:14-15	Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. sickness prayer faith
Let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7	Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. righteousness conversion life
While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30	God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him. repentance conversion
Return, faithless Israel, says the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, says the Lord; I will not be angry forever. Jeremiah 3:12b	O Israel, my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever. mercy anger grace