Forgiveness verse
Scriptures on receiving and giving forgiveness through Christ’s mercy.
Forgive Others as God Forgives You
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate… forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”Colossians 3:13
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”Matthew 6:14–15
“If you forgive… your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”Luke 6:37
“Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”Mark 11:25
“Forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you.”Matthew 18:21–22
“Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”
God’s Willingness to Forgive
1 John 1:9
“He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.”Isaiah 43:25
“I… blot out your transgressions… and remember your sins no more.”Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin…”Psalm 86:5
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good…”Daniel 9:9
“The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving…”Hebrews 8:12
“I will forgive their wickedness and remember their sins no more.”
Redemption Through Jesus
Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have… the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with… God’s grace.”Matthew 26:28
“‘This is my blood… poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'”Acts 2:38
“‘Repent and be baptized… for the forgiveness of your sins.'”Acts 3:19
“Repent… so that your sins may be wiped out.”Colossians 2:13–14
“He forgave us all our sins…”Romans 4:7
“‘Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven…'”
God’s Mercy in Action
Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west…”Isaiah 1:18
“‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.'”Psalm 32:1
“Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven…”Nehemiah 9:17
“You are a forgiving God… abounding in love.”
Forgiveness in Relationships
Matthew 5:23–24
“Go and be reconciled to them.”2 Corinthians 2:10–11
“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive…”Proverbs 17:9
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense…”Leviticus 19:18
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge… love your neighbor.”Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge… leave room for God’s wrath.”
Examples of Forgiveness
Luke 23:34
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them…'”James 5:15
“If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.”2 Chronicles 7:14
“… I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
