Scripture About Bible passages about forgiveness

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6 Bible Verses

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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.

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Matthew 6:14-15 • KJV

These verses directly teach the importance of forgiveness, showing that our ability to forgive others is directly connected to receiving God's forgiveness. It emphasizes that forgiveness is a crucial spiritual practice.

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Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

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Ephesians 4:31-32 • KJV

This passage encourages believers to let go of negative emotions and actively practice forgiveness, using Christ's forgiveness as the ultimate example. It shows forgiveness as a key aspect of Christian living.

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Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

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Colossians 3:13 • KJV

This verse directly instructs Christians to forgive others, modeling their forgiveness after Christ's forgiveness. It suggests that forgiveness is a fundamental Christian virtue.

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Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 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.

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Luke 17:3-4 • KJV

These verses demonstrate the depth of forgiveness God expects from believers, showing that forgiveness should be repeated and unconditional when someone sincerely repents.

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

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Psalm 86:5 • KJV

This verse highlights God's nature of forgiveness, showing that divine forgiveness is abundant and available to those who seek it. It provides comfort and hope about God's willingness to forgive.

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The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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Proverbs 19:11 • KJV

This wisdom passage suggests that true strength lies in the ability to overlook offenses and practice forgiveness. It portrays forgiveness as a noble and honorable action.

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