75 Bible Verses About Forgiveness To Lead A Peaceful Life

We hurt people unintentionally, and mistakes happen at times. But reading the Bible verses about forgiveness will make you understand how to make the world a better place. Practicing forgiveness and ignoring others’ mistakes will help you get rid of feelings of revenge and negativity. Also, it improves your mental wellbeing and promotes positivity.

The Lord shared some beautiful thoughts with us so that we live and let others live peacefully. Keep scrolling through our post for some of the best verses that can teach you a lot about forgiveness and give a new perspective to life.

Bible Verses About Forgiving Others

Forgive everyone who ever hurt you unknowingly. One feels much lighter after forgiving, as this paves the way for a happier and healthier life.

1. “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1
2. “For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” – Hebrews 8:12
3. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
4. “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14
5. “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:15
6. “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” – Isaiah 55:7
7. “God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.” – Acts 17:30
8. “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” – Galatians 6:1
9. “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” – Matthew 18:15
10. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23
11. “Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” – Joel 2:13
12. “For he has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” – Colossians 1:13-14
13. “And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” – Matthew 12:31
14. “Let all bitterness and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil be put away from you, along with all malice.” – Ephesians 4:31
15. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” –Ephesians 4:32
16. “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” – Psalm 103:12
17. “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13
18. “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” — Romans 4:7-8
19. “And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 2:38
20. “Then he adds, “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” – Hebrews 10:17
21. “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.” – James 5:14-15
22. “Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, “‘Return, faithless Israel, declares the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares the Lord; I will not be angry forever.” – Jeremiah 3:12
23. “To open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.” – Acts 26:18
24. “Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” – Revelation 2:10
25. “And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.” – Luke 23:33-34

Bible Verses About Forgiving Yourself

Feel positive about yourself. As charity begins at home Encourage and motivate yourself to do positive things in life and first start by forgiving yourself.

26. “Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.” – Romans 12:17
27. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
28. “If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, if your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.” – Luke 17:3
29. “Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.” – Psalm 65:3
30. “So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” – Matthew 5:23-24
31. “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” – 1 John 2:2
32. “I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake.” – 1 John 2:12
33. “But the Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.” – Daniel 9:9
34. “Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9
35. “I, I am the One who erases all your sins, for my sake; and I will not remember your sins.” – Isaiah 43:25
36. “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” – Mark 11:25
37. “Then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” – Hebrews 10:17
38. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” – Luke 6:37
39. “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” – Matthew 18:21-22
40. “For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west.” – Psalms 103:11-12
41. “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” – Acts 3:19
42. “And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” – Matthew 6:12
43. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
44. “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:12-13
45. “If You, Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.” – Psalm 130:3-4
46. “No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest,” declares the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” – Jeremiah 31:34
47. “Now if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but in some measure — not to put it too severely — to all of you. For such a one, this punishment by the majority is enough, so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort him, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I beg you to reaffirm your love for him. Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive.” — 2 Corinthians 2:5-8
48. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” – Romans 3:23-26
49. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” –1 Corinthians 10:13
50. “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel.” – Colossians 1:1-14

Bible Verses About Love And Forgiveness

Love is a great feeling that does wonders in everyone’s life. Read the Bible verses about love and forgiveness to live life filled with positivity.

51. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7
52. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.– John 13:34
53. “You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” – Psalms 86:5
54. “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” – Acts 10: 43
55. “But to you who are listening I say: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” – Luke 6:27
56. “Hatred stirs up strife, But love forgives and overlooks another’s faults].” – Proverbs 10:12
57. “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” – Proverbs 17:9
58. “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
59. “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” – Psalm 32:1
60. “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall become like wool.” – Isaiah 1:18
61. “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” – James 5:16
62. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished on us in all wisdom and prudence.” – Ephesians 1:7-8
63. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:16-17
64. “But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.” – Romans 4:5
65. “I tell you, her sins and they are many have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.” – Luke 7:47
66. “And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.– Luke 23:34
67. “Therefore, anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun. – 2 Corinthians 5:17
68. “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” –Colossians 3:13
69. “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.” – Psalm 32:5
70. “Who is a God like you, who pardons sins and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.” — Micah 7:18-19
71. “And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” – Jeremiah 31:34
72. “Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses.” – Acts 13: 38-39
73. “For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” – Colossians 2:1-3
74. “Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” – Matthew 6:9-13
75. “On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.” –Acts 2:1-47

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