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Bible Verses About Forgiveness
God's forgiveness of us, and the call to forgive others.
26 verses · curated by hand
Romans 5:8
"But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
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In chapter1 John 1:9
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
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In chapterEphesians 4:32
"And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
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In chapter2 Chronicles 7:14
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
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In chapterMatthew 5:44
"But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,"
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In chapterJames 5:16
"Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."
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In chapter1 Peter 4:8
"And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins."
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In chapterMatthew 6:14
"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
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In chapterPsalms 51:10
"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me."
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In chapterPsalms 103:12
"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."
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In chapterRomans 8:1
"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit."
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In chapterColossians 3:13
"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."
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In chapterPsalms 103:8
"Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness."
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In chapterMark 11:25
"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions."
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In chapterLuke 6:37
"Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free."
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In chapter2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
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In chapterPsalms 51:17
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."
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In chapterProverbs 28:13
"He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
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In chapterDaniel 9:9
"To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;"
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In chapterJoel 2:13
"Tear your heart, and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity."
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In chapterActs 2:38
"Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
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In chapterEphesians 1:7
"in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,"
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In chapterTitus 3:5
"not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,"
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In chapter1 John 2:1
"My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous."
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In chapterNehemiah 9:17
"and refused to obey. They weren’t mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and didn’t forsake them."
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In chapterFrom the wider Bible
More verses about forgiveness in Scripture
97 passages mentioning “forgive” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.
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Numbers 30:12
“But if her husband made them null and void in the day that he heard them, then whatever proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows, or concerning the bond of her soul, shall not stand. Her husband has made them void. Yahweh will forgive her.”
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Deuteronomy 21:8
“Forgive, Yahweh, your people Israel, whom you have redeemed, and don’t allow innocent blood among your people Israel.” The blood shall be forgiven them.”
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Joshua 24:19
“Joshua said to the people, “You can’t serve Yahweh, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God. He will not forgive your disobedience nor your sins.”
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1 Samuel 25:28
“Please forgive the trespass of your servant. For Yahweh will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights Yahweh’s battles. Evil will not be found in you all your days.”
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1 Kings 8:30
“Listen to the supplication of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Yes, hear in heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive.”
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1 Kings 8:34
“then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again to the land which you gave to their fathers.”
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1 Kings 8:36
“then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your servants, and of your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on your land, which you have given to your people for an inheritance.”
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1 Kings 8:39
“then hear in heaven, your dwelling place, and forgive, and act, and give to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know; (for you, even you only, know the hearts of all the children of men;)”
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1 Kings 8:50
“and forgive your people who have sinned against you, and all their transgressions in which they have transgressed against you; and give them compassion before those who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them”
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2 Chronicles 6:21
“Listen to the petitions of your servant, and of your people Israel, when they pray toward this place. Yes, hear from your dwelling place, even from heaven; and when you hear, forgive.”
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2 Chronicles 6:25
“then hear from heaven, and forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them again to the land which you gave to them and to their fathers.”
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2 Chronicles 6:27
“then hear in heaven, and forgive the sin of your servants of your people Israel, when you teach them the good way in which they should walk; and send rain on your land, which you have given to your people for an inheritance.”
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2 Chronicles 6:30
“then hear from heaven your dwelling place and forgive, and render to every man according to all his ways, whose heart you know (for you, even you only, know the hearts of the children of men)”
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2 Chronicles 6:39
“then hear from heaven, even from your dwelling place, their prayer and their petitions, and maintain their cause, and forgive your people who have sinned against you.”
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Psalms 19:12
“Who can discern his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors.”
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Psalms 25:18
“Consider my affliction and my travail. Forgive all my sins.”
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Psalms 32:1
“By David. A contemplative psalm. Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”
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Psalms 79:9
“Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.”
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Psalms 85:2
“You have forgiven the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sin. Selah.”
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Psalms 86:5
“For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.”
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