5 Bible Verses

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 encourages believers to forgive others in the same way Christ has forgiven them. It emphasizes that forgiveness should be universal and unconditional, extending to anyone who has wronged us.
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 directly teaches that forgiveness is a reciprocal act. To receive God's forgiveness, one must be willing to forgive others, demonstrating that forgiveness should be extended to everyone.
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
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Luke 6:37KJV
This verse calls for a universal approach to forgiveness, instructing people to withhold judgment and extend forgiveness to all. It connects personal forgiveness with receiving divine mercy.
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
This verse encourages Christians to be compassionate and forgiving towards everyone, modeling their behavior after God's forgiveness through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes forgiveness as a universal principle of grace.
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 teaches that forgiveness should be immediate and comprehensive, applicable to anyone we might have a grievance against. It links personal forgiveness with spiritual well-being.

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