20 Bible Verses about

Forgiveness

Ephesians 4:32 BSB

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

1 John 1:9 BSB

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Matthew 6:14 BSB

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Colossians 3:13 BSB

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Psalm 103:12 BSB

As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Isaiah 1:18 BSB

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Acts 3:19 BSB

Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Luke 6:37 BSB

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Mark 11:25 BSB

And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.”

Matthew 18:21 BSB

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

Matthew 18:22 BSB

Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

Psalm 86:5 BSB

For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

Micah 7:18 BSB

Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Proverbs 17:9 BSB

Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

Luke 23:34 BSB

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Romans 12:19 BSB

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Ephesians 1:7 BSB

In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Psalm 32:5 BSB

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Isaiah 43:25 BSB

I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

2 Chronicles 7:14 BSB

and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

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