What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?

"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."