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Forgiving Self

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1 John 3:19–20

And by this we know that we are of the truth, and persuade our hearts before him, — read the full passage →

1 John 1:9

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

Philippians 3:13

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,

Psalms 103:12

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

Luke 6:37

Don’t judge, and you won’t be judged. Don’t condemn, and you won’t be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.

Mark 11:25

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, and let us reason together,” says Yahweh: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Matthew 6:14–15

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

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:21–22

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

Ephesians 1:7

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

Matthew 6:12

Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.

Proverbs 29:11

A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Proverbs 10:12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

Colossians 3:13

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

Ephesians 4:31

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Luke 17:3–4

Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 20:22

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Colossians 3:8

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

John 15:12

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

Luke 12:25–26

Which of you by being anxious can add a cubit to his height? — read the full passage →

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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 I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Luke 14:8–11

“When you are invited by anyone to a marriage feast, don’t sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him, — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

Psalms 30:8

I cried to you, Yahweh. To Yahweh I made supplication:

Luke 6:27

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Ephesians 4:26

“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,

Jeremiah 31:34

and they shall teach no more every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, Know Yahweh; for they shall all know me, from their least to their greatest, says Yahweh: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.

Colossians 3:19

Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 17:27

He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

Ephesians 4:1–32

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

Hebrews 9:13–15

For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctify to the cleanness of the flesh: — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:13

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.

Luke 18:1

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Luke 7:36–50

One of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat at the table. — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:12

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

Proverbs 12:16

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Luke 18:9–14

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

Luke 11:4

Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”

Matthew 18:21–35

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

Matthew 18:1–35

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” — read the full passage →

Proverbs 15:18

A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

Acts 3:19

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

Matthew 5:28

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Ephesians 5:1–33

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

Luke 6:31

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Matthew 6:14

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

Isaiah 43:25

I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins.

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Exodus 20:5

you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them, for I, Yahweh your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and on the fourth generation of those who hate me,

Ephesians 4:31–32

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 13:5

doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;

Matthew 26:28

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

Micah 7:18–19

Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness. — read the full passage →

Psalms 32:5

I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Isaiah 55:7

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

Hebrews 8:12

For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness. I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more.”

1 Timothy 1:15

The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Romans 3:23

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

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the disobedience of the remnant of his heritage? He doesn’t retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.

Proverbs 17:9

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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 →

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

2 Corinthians 12:9

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Romans 12:19

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Romans 5:8

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

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,

Luke 17:3

Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.

Luke 7:47–48

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” — read the full passage →

Luke 7:47

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”

Daniel 9:9

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

Isaiah 43:25–26

I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 41:10

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Psalms 103:10–14

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities. — read the full passage →

Psalms 103:10–11

He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities. — read the full passage →

Psalms 103:2–3

Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits; — read the full passage →

Revelation 1:1

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

1 John 2:2

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

1 Peter 4:8

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

James 5:15

and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

James 5:14–15

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

Hebrews 10:17

“I will remember their sins and their iniquities no more.”

2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Philippians 4:19

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Ephesians 2:8–9

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

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