11 Bible Verses about People Forgiving Others

[Love] does not act improperly [toward people]; it does not insist on having its own way [at the expense of others]; it is not easily irritated [by others]; it does not keep track of the wrongs [done by others].

Above everything else, have a warm love for one another, for such a love keeps many sins from occurring [between you].

And forgive us of the wrongs we have done to others, since we have also forgiven the wrongs done to us.

And forgive us of our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who has wronged us. And do not allow us to be put to the test.'"

Then his master called for him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I canceled all of your debt because you begged me to.

And the master of that servant felt deep pity [for him], so released him [from custody] and canceled his debt.

When these two men did not have [the money] to repay him, the moneylender canceled [the debts of] both of them. Now which of them will love him more?"

Simon answered, "The one who had the largest debt canceled, I suppose." Jesus said to him, "You are right."

Now whomever you forgive [for doing] anything [wrong], I will forgive also. For indeed, whatever I have forgiven, if I have [actually] forgiven anything, has been for your sakes in the sight of Christ. [Note: Paul seems to be saying "Since my forgiveness depends on your forgiveness of the man, I am not sure of my forgiveness because I am not sure of yours"].

But if you do not forgive the wrongs people have done [to you], neither will your Father forgive the wrongs you have done [to Him].

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