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Bible verses about forgiveness

God’s forgiveness is wider than our worst day. And because we are forgiven, we can learn to forgive.

9 verses · King James Version · Updated

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 (KJV)
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:12 (KJV)
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Micah 7:18-19 (KJV)
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Colossians 3:13 (KJV)
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matthew 6:14 (KJV)
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
Luke 15:20 (KJV)
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Psalm 32:1 (KJV)
A short prayer

Lord, thank You for forgiving me. Give me grace to forgive those who hurt me, as You have forgiven me. Amen.

Questions

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?

God’s forgiveness is wider than our worst day. And because we are forgiven, we can learn to forgive. Key passages include 1 John 1:9, Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 1:18, Micah 7:18-19.

What is a good verse to memorize?

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.”

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