Bible Verses for

Forgiveness

Verses on forgiving and being forgiven.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

    Matthew 6:14 · KJV

  5. Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

    Matthew 18:21 · KJV

  6. But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

    Matthew 6:15 · KJV

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

    James 5:16 · KJV

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Frequently asked

What are good Bible verses for forgiveness?

Scripture speaks to forgiveness in passages such as Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 1:9, Mark 11:25. For example, Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

What is a well-known Bible verse for forgiveness?

Ephesians 4:32 — “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

What is a short Bible verse for forgiveness?

Matthew 6:14 — “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”