Bible Verses About Forgiveness

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Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:32 encourages us to treat others with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. This means, in everyday life, we should let go of grudges and…

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Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.

Ephesians 4:32 encourages kindness and forgiveness in your daily life. Just as God forgave you through Christ, you should show compassion and let go…

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Colossians 3:13

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Encouragement about forgiveness from Colossians.

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Matthew 6:14

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

Matthew 6:14 emphasizes the importance of forgiveness. It means that if you forgive others for their mistakes, God will forgive you. In daily life…

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1 John 1:9

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

Encouragement about forgiveness from 1 John.

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2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Encouragement about forgiveness from 2 Chronicles.

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1 Peter 4:8

And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number:

Encouragement about forgiveness from 1 Peter.

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Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 5:44 teaches us to respond to negativity with kindness and love. Instead of retaliating against those who hurt us, we can choose to act with…

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Acts 2:38

And Peter said, Let your hearts be changed, every one of you, and have baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will have the Holy Spirit given to you.

Encouragement about forgiveness from Acts.

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Acts 2:38

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Encouragement about forgiveness from Acts.

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Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8 means God shows His love by sending Christ to die for us even when we're imperfect. It teaches that we don't need to be perfect to…

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Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Romans 12:18 encourages us to strive for peace with everyone whenever possible. In daily life, this means approaching conflicts with understanding and…

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Isaiah 53:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Encouragement about forgiveness from Isaiah.

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