What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
Bible verses about forgiveness — God's forgiveness of sin, forgiving others, and the freedom found in letting go.
- "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
- "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
- "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
- "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
- "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."
- "Come now, let us settle the matter, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow..."
- "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."
- "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, 'Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me?' Jesus answered, 'Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.'"
- "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy."
- "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."