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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.
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Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Bible verses about forgiveness, mercy, repentance, love, and reconciliation.
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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.
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Acts 3:19
“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.”
Repentance is connected with turning, forgiveness, and renewal.
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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.
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1 Corinthians 13:4
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not.”
Biblical love is not only emotion. It is patient and active.
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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.
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1 John 4:19
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
Human love begins as a response to God's love.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Luke 17:3
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”
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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.”
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Colossians 1:14
“in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
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Psalm 103:3
“He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
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Hebrews 8:12
“For I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more.”
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Matthew 6:15
“But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
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1 John 2:12
“I am writing to you, children, because your sins have been forgiven for his name's sake.”
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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;”
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Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
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Luke 11:4
“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.”
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Psalm 51:2
“Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.”
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Psalm 51:9
“Turn your face away from my sins and blot out all my iniquity.”
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Matthew 6:12
“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
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Psalm 65:3
“When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions.”
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Psalm 25:18
“Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.”
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Psalm 85:2
“You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.”
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Bible Verses About Forgiveness
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
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