7 Bible Verses

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 6:14-15KJV
Jesus teaches that our forgiveness from God is directly connected to our willingness to forgive others. This establishes the reciprocal nature of forgiveness as a fundamental Christian principle.
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 4:32KJV
Paul instructs believers to forgive others with the same grace and compassion that God has shown them through Christ. This verse emphasizes that divine forgiveness should be our model for forgiving others.
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 3:13KJV
This verse calls Christians to patience and forgiveness in their relationships with one another. It points to Christ's forgiveness as the standard and motivation for how we should treat others.
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.
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Matthew 18:21-22KJV
When Peter asks about limits to forgiveness, Jesus responds with a number symbolizing limitless forgiveness. This teaches that Christian forgiveness should be boundless and continual.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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1 John 1:9KJV
This verse provides assurance of God's willingness to forgive when we acknowledge our wrongdoing. It emphasizes God's faithfulness and justice in providing complete cleansing from sin.
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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Luke 23:34KJV
Even while being crucified, Jesus prays for the forgiveness of those who are executing him. This demonstrates the ultimate example of forgiveness even in the face of the greatest injustice.
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.
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Mark 11:25KJV
Jesus connects prayer and forgiveness, indicating that holding grudges can hinder our relationship with God. Forgiveness is presented as essential for effective prayer and spiritual fellowship.

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