The power of forgiveness is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. Throughout the Bible, we are constantly reminded of the importance of forgiving those who have wronged us, no matter how deep the hurt. Just as God forgives our sins, we too are called to extend that same grace to others. With a vast ocean of wisdom on the subject, this article brings together 56 Bible verses from the King James Version (KJV) and 7 insightful Christian quotes to provide a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal virtue.
Forgiving others, especially when the pain is raw and deep, can be a challenging endeavor. Yet, the Scriptures provide solace, guidance, and direction. Embarking on this journey through God's Word will offer clarity, healing, and peace. Read on and let the divine wisdom guide your heart toward the path of forgiveness.
“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
“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
“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
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”
- Matthew 18:21-22
“To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;”
- 2 Corinthians 2:10
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
- Ephesians 4:32
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 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 3:12-13
“And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
- Luke 23:34
“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”
- Luke 17:4
“And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.”
- Luke 7:48
“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.”
- Micah 7:18
“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
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
- Ephesians 1:7
“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
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
- Luke 17:3
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
- Matthew 18:15
“So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.”
- 2 Corinthians 2:7
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
- Galatians 6:1
“Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.”
- James 5:20
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:”
- Romans 15:5
“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”
- Romans 15:7
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
- Psalm 103:8
“He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.”
- Psalm 103:10
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
- Psalm 103:12
“For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.”
- Psalm 86:5
“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
“I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”
- Isaiah 43:25
“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”
- Hebrews 8:12
“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”
- James 2:13
“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
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”
- Psalm 32:1
“I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.”
- Psalm 32:5
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
- Romans 8:1
“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.”
- Ephesians 3:12
“But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
- Ezekiel 18:21
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
- Proverbs 10:12
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
- Proverbs 17:9
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
- John 13:35
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
- 1 Peter 4:8
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
- John 13:34
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
- John 15:13
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
- 1 John 4:7
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”
- Matthew 18:21-22
“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
“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
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
- Ephesians 4:32
“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
“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”
- Luke 6:35
“If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
- Luke 17:3
“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
“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
“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”
- Isaiah 55:7
“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”
- Acts 10:43
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
- Matthew 6:14
“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”
- Acts 17:30
“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
- Matthew 18:3
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”
- C.S. Lewis
“Forgiveness is not an emotion. It's a decision.”
- Joyce Meyer
“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.”
- Rick Warren
“We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.”
- Frederick William Robertson
“Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.”
- Mother Teresa
“A Christian community is only being a Christian community when it incessantly proclaims the God of the Bible as the God of persistence and new beginnings.”
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“True forgiveness is not an action after the fact, it is an attitude with which you enter each moment.”
- David Ridge
The transformative power of forgiveness is evident in both Scripture and the wisdom of Christian leaders. Embracing forgiveness not only liberates the soul from burdens but also paves the way for a deeper relationship with God and others. As you meditate on these verses and quotes, remember the immense grace with which God has forgiven us, beckoning us to offer the same grace to others.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
- Ephesians 4:32
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”
- Matthew 18:21-22
“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
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