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Bible Verses About Forgiveness

We all carry wounds from people who've hurt us, and we've all hurt others too. The Bible teaches that forgiveness isn't just a nice idea—it's essential for healing and freedom. God's love shows us a different way forward, one where we can let go of bitterness and find peace, even when the pain feels overwhelming.

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I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

1 John 2:12

And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before ...

1 Kings 8:50

Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Acts 5:31

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Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:

Acts 13:38

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance am...

Acts 26:18

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

Colossians 1:14

And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;

Colossians 2:13

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for ini...

Daniel 9:24

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

Ephesians 1:7

Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon...

Exodus 34:7

And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and ...

Exodus 34:9

But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shal...

Ezekiel 18:24

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because ye have made your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are discovered, so that in all your doings y...

Ezekiel 21:24

So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive ...

Genesis 50:17

And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.

Isaiah 33:24

Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord’s hand d...

Isaiah 40:2

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

James 5:15

Yet, Lord, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay me: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthro...

Jeremiah 18:23

And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto ...

Jeremiah 31:34

And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned, and wher...

Jeremiah 33:8

It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive t...

Jeremiah 36:3

In those days, and in that time, saith the Lord, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not ...

Jeremiah 50:20

And why dost thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust; and thou shalt seek me in the morning, but I shal...

Job 7:21

And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the Lord: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins.

Joshua 24:19

And he shall do with the bullock as he did with the bullock for a sin offering, so shall he do with this: and the priest shall make an atonement for them, and i...

Leviticus 4:20

And he shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the sacrifice of peace offerings: and the priest shall make an atonement for him as concerning his s...

Leviticus 4:26

And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon ...

Leviticus 4:35

And he shall offer the second for a burnt offering, according to the manner: and the priest shall make an atonement for him for his sin which he hath sinned, an...

Leviticus 5:10

And the priest shall make an atonement for him as touching his sin that he hath sinned in one of these, and it shall be forgiven him: and the remnant shall be t...

Leviticus 5:13

And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest sha...

Leviticus 5:16

And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement...

Leviticus 5:18

And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein.

Leviticus 6:7

And the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering before the Lord for his sin which he hath done: and the sin which he hath d...

Leviticus 19:22

And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

Luke 5:20

Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk?

Luke 5:23

Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.

Luke 7:47

And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.

Luke 7:48

When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

Mark 2:5

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk?

Mark 2:9

Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:

Mark 3:28

That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be f...

Mark 4:12

And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; t...

Matthew 9:2

For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk?

Matthew 9:5

Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

Matthew 12:31

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, beca...

Micah 7:18

The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers u...

Numbers 14:18

Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.

Numbers 14:19

And the priest shall make an atonement for all the congregation of the children of Israel, and it shall be forgiven them; for it is ignorance: and they shall br...

Numbers 15:25

And the priest shall make an atonement for the soul that sinneth ignorantly, when he sinneth by ignorance before the Lord, to make an atonement for him; and it ...

Numbers 15:28

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.

Psalms 25:7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
The Bible teaches that forgiveness is both a command and a gift—God forgives us completely, and He calls us to forgive others in the same way. It's not about forgetting what happened or excusing bad behavior, but about releasing our right to revenge and choosing love instead. Scripture shows us that forgiveness frees us from the prison of bitterness and opens the door to healing.
What is the best Bible verse for forgiveness?
Ephesians 4:32 is particularly powerful: 'Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.' This verse reminds us that we forgive not because people deserve it, but because we've been forgiven first. It connects God's grace toward us with our ability to extend grace to others.
How can Scripture help with forgiveness?
Reading Bible verses about forgiveness can soften our hearts when they feel hardened by hurt. Scripture reminds us of God's love for both us and those who've wronged us, giving us perspective beyond our pain. When we meditate on how much we've been forgiven, it becomes easier to release others from our own judgment and find the strength to move forward.

Bible Study Articles

Best Bible Verses for Forgiveness And Healing

Forgiveness is not about the other person's worthiness—it's about your freedom, and healing is God's promise to those brave enough to let go.

Best Bible Verses for Forgiveness

True forgiveness flows from experiencing God's infinite mercy toward us, freeing both our hearts and relationships from the poison of unforgiveness.

Prayer for Forgiveness

God's forgiveness is immediate, complete, and available to anyone who confesses their sins with a repentant heart.

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