29 Bible Verses about forgiving others

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2 Corinthians 2:7

So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great.

2 Corinthians 2:10

But if you give forgiveness to anyone, I do the same: for if I have given forgiveness for anything, I have done it because of you, in the person of Christ;

Luke 7:49

And those who were seated at table with him said to themselves, Who is this who even gives forgiveness of sins?

Matthew 18:21

Then Peter came and said to him, Lord, what number of times may my brother do wrong against me, and I give him forgiveness? till seven times?

Matthew 18:33

Was it not right for you to have mercy on the other servant, even as I had mercy on you?

John 20:23

Any to whom you give forgiveness, will be made free from their sins; and any from whom you keep back forgiveness, will still be in their sins.

Hebrews 10:18

Now where there is forgiveness of these, there is no more offering for sin.

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Colossians 3:12-13

As saints of God, then, holy and dearly loved, let your behaviour be marked by pity and mercy, kind feeling, a low opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, and a power of undergoing all things; Being gentle to one another and having forgiveness for one another, if anyone has done wrong to his brother, even as the Lord had forgiveness for you:

Luke 17:3-4

Give attention to yourselves: if your brother does wrong, say a sharp word to him; and if he has sorrow for his sin, let him have forgiveness. And if he does you wrong seven times in a day, and seven times comes to you and says, I have regret for what I have done; let him have forgiveness.

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