Forgiveness is one of the attributes of God. He forgives us for all our sins and urges us to forgive one another. Sometimes it is difficult to forgive others because of the hurt they have caused us, but as God’s creation, we must strive to behave like our Creator.
An unforgiving spirit keeps us from receiving His blessings in our lives, while forgiveness sets us free from the power of darkness and brings healing from God.
When you feel hurt by someone’s actions or overwhelmed with frustration about any situation, turn to the Scriptures, and you will find the Word of God that will help you forgive and move forward.
These inspiring Bible verses highlight the importance of forgiveness and encourage us to walk in love and grace:
1). Hebrews 8:12
“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
2). Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
3). Matthew 18:21–22
Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.”
4). John 13:34
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
5). Luke 17:3
Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
6). Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
7). 1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”
8). Matthew 6:14
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
9). Colossians 3:13
Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
10). Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
11). Matthew 5:23–24
Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
12). Ephesians 4:32
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
13). Mark 11:25
And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
14). Isaiah 43:25
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.”
15). Acts 10:43
To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.
16). Psalm 32:1
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
17). James 5:16
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
18). Ephesians 1:7–8
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence.
19). 1 John 2:2
And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.
20). Matthew 6:15
But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
