Scripture Library: Forgiveness

Biblical Definition of Forgiveness: pardon, release, spare, remit, cancel, leave, let alone, omitted, yielded up

“Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us.” ~Matthew 6:12

“Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.” ~Psalms 65:3

“When you are praying and you remember that you are angry with another person about something, forgive that person. Forgive them so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins.” ~Mark 11:25

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” ~Luke 6:37

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
~Colossians 3:13

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” ~Ephesians 1:7–8

“The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him…” ~Daniel 9:9

“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” ~Psalm 86:5

“Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii,and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” ~Luke 7:41-42

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” ~Ephesians 4:32

“Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.” ~Luke 17:3-4

“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”~Mark 11:25

“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” ~Proverbs 19:11

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” ~Proverbs 15:1

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ~1 John 1:9

“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~Proverbs 10:12

“And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” ~Acts 2:38