Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is given to us before it is asked of us. These verses trace both directions — what we receive, and what we are then sent to extend.
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"And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
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- Ephesians 4:32 — 'forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you' — is the central command. Forgiveness is releasing the debt to God (Romans 12:19), not pretending the wound didn't happen.
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