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Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Scripture for forgiving others and being forgiven.
10 verses for forgiving others and being forgiven, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.
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)
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: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.Matthew 6:14–15 (KJV)
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.Psalm 103:12 (KJV)
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.Mark 11:25 (KJV)
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:Luke 6:37 (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)
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;Acts 3:19 (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)
How to use these verses this week
- Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
- Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
- Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
- Learn it by heart. Our free memory verse flashcards make it easier.
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Questions
What is the best Bible verse about forgiveness?
Many people turn to 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.”
Which translation are these verses?
King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.
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