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100 Bible Verses About Forgiveness

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    Micah 7:18

    18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”

    Related Themes: Repentance Sin

    John 8:7

    7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.”

    Related Themes: Criticism Judging Others Tolerance

    1 John 2:12

    12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.”

    Related Themes: Lust

    Psalm 130:4

    4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.”

    Acts 22:16

    16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

    Related Themes: Baptism Water Failure

    Psalm 51:2-5

    2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.”

    Related Themes: Dating

    1 John 2:2

    2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

    Related Themes: Lust Sacrifice Equality Atonement

    Acts 17:30

    30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”

    Related Themes: Repentance Ignorance Change Indulgence

    2 Corinthians 2:5-11

    5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”

    Related Themes: Excommunication

    Romans 12:17

    17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

    Related Themes: Bitterness Revenge Arguing Persecution Reputation

    Proverbs 15:1

    1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

    Related Themes: Arguing Criticism Bitterness Criticism Gossip

    1 Kings 8:46-48

    46 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;47 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;48 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:”

    Ephesians 4:31

    31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”

    Related Themes: Bitterness Letting Go Gossip Criticism

    Acts 13:38-39

    38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.”

    Related Themes: Freedom

    James 2:8

    8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:”

    Related Themes: Love Morals Partiality Morality

    Joel 2:13

    13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”

    Related Themes: Repentance Patience Kindness Heart

    Matthew 6:9-15

    9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

    Related Themes: Omnipotence Omnipresence Prayer Prayer

    John 3:16-17

    16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”

    Related Themes: Trespassing Life Love Money Omnipotence

    Colossians 1:14

    14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”

    Related Themes: Redemption

    Matthew 7:21-23

    21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

    Related Themes: Salvation Hell Reverence Hypocrisy

    Galatians 5:22

    22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”

    Related Themes: Holy Spirit Arguing Criticism Self-Control Strangers

    Micah 7:18-20

    18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.20 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.”

    Related Themes: Repentance Sin

    Jeremiah 3:12

    12 Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.”

    2 Chronicles 30:9

    9 For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.”

    Related Themes: Repentance

    Colossians 3:12-13

    12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

    Related Themes: Humility Patience Criticism Kindness Patience

    1 Peter 3:9

    9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”

    Related Themes: Revenge Kindness Peace Vindictiveness Arguing

    Matthew 6:12-15

    12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

    Related Themes: Bitterness Trespassing Unforgiveness

    1 Kings 8:46-50

    46 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;47 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;48 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:49 Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,50 And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:”

    2 Corinthians 2:5-8

    5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.”

    Related Themes: Excommunication

    1 Peter 4:8

    8 And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”

    Related Themes: Love Criticism Dating Marriage Friendship

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