Bible Verses About Forgiveness

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Christian forgiveness grows out of the forgiveness already received in Christ.

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another... even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

This verse sets Christ's forgiveness as the pattern for ours.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

God's forgiveness is tied to confession, faithfulness, and cleansing.

As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

This is one of the clearest pictures of the depth of divine forgiveness.

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Jesus ties forgiveness closely to the heart posture of His followers.

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any.

Prayer and forgiveness are meant to stay closely connected.

Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity... because he delighteth in mercy.

God's forgiving character is part of what makes Him uniquely glorious.

Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

Mercy outward is a mark of mercy received.