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Bible Verses About Forgiveness

Forgiveness is at the heart of the gospel — received from God, then extended to others. These verses speak to both: being forgiven, and learning to let go.

These Bible verses about forgiveness are 17 passages from the King James Version (KJV) — gathered to read slowly, pray over, and return to.

  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

  2. 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

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

    Matthew 6:14

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

    Matthew 6:15

  5. 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

  6. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

    Psalms 103:12

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

    Matthew 18:22

  11. 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. Selah.

    Psalms 32:5

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

    Daniel 9:9

  15. 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

  16. For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

    Psalms 86:5

  17. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

    2 Chronicles 7:14

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
Scripture returns to forgiveness again and again. This page gathers 17 of its clearest King James Version passages in one place, so you can read and reflect on them slowly.
What is a good 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.”
How many Bible verses about forgiveness are in this collection?
17 King James Version (KJV) verses, hand-picked and arranged so you can read them in a few quiet minutes.
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