Bible Verses About Forgiveness

Ephesians 4:32

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

Christian forgiveness flows from the forgiveness already received in Christ.

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”

This passage gives hope to anyone who needs mercy and a new beginning.

Acts 3:19

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.”

Repentance is connected with turning, forgiveness, and renewal.

2 Chronicles 7:14

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face.”

Repentance includes humility, prayer, and seeking God.

1 Corinthians 13:4

“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not.”

Biblical love is not only emotion. It is patient and active.

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”

God's love is shown in generous, saving action.

1 John 4:19

“We love him, because he first loved us.”

Human love begins as a response to God's love.

Romans 12:10

“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Love becomes visible through honor and care for others.

Colossians 3:14

“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”

Love holds the rest of faithful character together.

John 14:27

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”

Jesus gives peace that is different from what the world gives.

Philippians 4:7

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

God's peace guards both the heart and the mind.

Isaiah 26:3

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”

Peace is connected with trust and a mind stayed on God.

Psalm 4:8

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.”

Peace reaches even the vulnerable moment of sleep.

Numbers 6:24-26

“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.”

This blessing ends with the Lord giving peace.

Luke 17:3

“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”

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.”

Colossians 1:14

“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

Psalm 103:3

“He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

Hebrews 8:12

“For I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more.”

Matthew 6:15

“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”

1 John 2:12

“I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake.”

1 Kings 8:50

“And forgive your people who have sinned against you; forgive all the offenses they have committed against you, and cause their captors to show them mercy;”

Matthew 6:14

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

Luke 11:4

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

Psalm 51:2

“Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”

Psalm 51:9

“Turn your face away from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.”

Matthew 6:12

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

Psalm 65:3

“When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.”

Psalm 25:18

“Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.”

Psalm 85:2

“You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.”