16 Bible Verses about People Forgiving Others

Anyone who overlooks an offense promotes love, but someone who gossips separates close friends.

and she is never rude; she never thinks just of herself or ever gets annoyed. She never is resentful;

Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.

A person's discretion makes him slow to anger, and it is to his credit that he ignores an offence.

and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.

and forgive us our sins, as we forgive everyone who sins against us. And never bring us into temptation.'"

Then his master sent for him and told him, "You evil servant! I canceled that entire debt for you because you begged me.

"You must cancel your debts at the end of every seventh year.

Be careful not to think this wicked thought to yourselves: "The seventh year, the year of remission, is drawing near,' and you show ill will toward your poor relative and not give to him. He may then call to the LORD on account of you, and you will be guilty of sin.

Then he gave these orders: "At the end of seven years, the year designated for release, during the Festival of Tents,

The master of that servant had compassion and released him, canceling his debt.

When they couldn't pay it back, he generously canceled the debts for both of them. Now which of them will love him more?"

Simon answered, "I suppose the one who had the larger debt canceled." Jesus told him, "You have answered correctly."

When you forgive someone, I do, too. Indeed, what I have forgiven if there was anything to forgive I did in the presence of the Messiah for your benefit,

But if you do not forgive people their offenses, your Father will not forgive your offenses."

But if you do not forgive, your Father in heaven will not forgive your sins."