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Forgive

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Matthew 6:14–15

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:31–32

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Mark 11:25

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Ephesians 4:32

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

Luke 17:3–4

Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:13

forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

Matthew 18:21–22

Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times? — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:14

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

Matthew 6:9–13

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. — read the full passage →

1 John 1:8

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

Luke 6:37

And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:

Ephesians 1:7

in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

Acts 2:38

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 6:12

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

Isaiah 43:25

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins.

Leviticus 19:18

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

James 5:15

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

John 20:19–23

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the firstdayof the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. — read the full passage →

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

Isaiah 1:18

Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Proverbs 17:9

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

Acts 3:19

Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;

Isaiah 43:18–19

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. — read the full passage →

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Romans 12:20

But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Acts 13:38

Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins:

Daniel 9:9

To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;

Matthew 26:28

for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.

Matthew 18:21–35

Then came Peter and said to him, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? until seven times? — read the full passage →

Colossians 1:13–14

who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love; — read the full passage →

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged my sin unto thee, And mine iniquity did I not hide: I said, I will confess my transgressions unto Jehovah; And thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. [Selah

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Proverbs 28:13

He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

Psalms 103:10–14

He hath not dealt with us after our sins, Nor rewarded us after our iniquities. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 10:17

And their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

Acts 7:59–60

And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:23–24

If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, — read the full passage →

Isaiah 55:7

let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto Jehovah, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Psalms 86:4–5

Rejoice the soul of thy servant; For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. — read the full passage →

1 John 2:2

and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

Hebrews 8:12

For I will be merciful to their iniquities, And their sins will I remember no more.

Acts 10:43

To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.

Luke 23:33–34

And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left. — read the full passage →

Matthew 25:31–46

But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:15

And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

Matthew 9:6–8

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (then saith he to the sick of the palsy), Arise, and take up thy bed, and go unto thy house. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 43:25–26

I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

Psalms 103:12

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

Psalms 86:5

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

Genesis 50:17

So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the transgression of thy brethren, and their sin, for that they did unto thee evil. And now, we pray thee, forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

1 John 2:12

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

1 John 2:1

My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

James 5:16

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

James 4:7

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Matthew 6:15

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

Matthew 5:44

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Jeremiah 31:34

And they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

Romans 3:23

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness.

2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who 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.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

1 John 1:9–10

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 4:8

above all things being fervent in your love among yourselves; for love covereth a multitude of sins:

Hebrews 9:22

And according to the law, I may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.

Luke 12:33

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

Luke 6:1–49

Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Mark 11:25–26

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:33–35

shouldest not thou also have had mercy on thy fellow-servant, even as I had mercy on thee? — read the full passage →

Joel 2:13

and rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto Jehovah your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and repenteth him of the evil.

Leviticus 19:28

Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am Jehovah.

James 5:14–15

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:23

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Colossians 3:12–13

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Colossians 1:14

in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

2 Corinthians 2:5–8

But if any hath caused sorrow, he hath caused sorrow, not to me, but in part (that I press not too heavily) to you all. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:14–21

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not. — read the full passage →

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

Luke 7:44–50

And turning to the woman, he said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath wetted my feet with her tears, and wiped them with her hair. — read the full passage →

Luke 7:36–50

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. — read the full passage →

Mark 3:28–29

Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: — read the full passage →

Matthew 11:28

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

Romans 3:21–26

But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; — read the full passage →

Acts 13:38–39

Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins: — read the full passage →

John 8:7

But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Luke 23:43

And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

Luke 7:47–48

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. — read the full passage →

Luke 6:27

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

Matthew 18:35

So shall also my heavenly Father do unto you, if ye forgive not every one his brother from your hearts.

Matthew 18:21

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

Matthew 6:12–15

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. — read the full passage →

Micah 7:18–20

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness. — read the full passage →

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