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Top 15 most popular verses about forgiveness verses
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
— 1 John 1:9
"Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
— Proverbs 28:13
"Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit."
— Psalm 32:1-2
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
— Matthew 6:14-15
"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin."
— Psalm 51:1-2
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."
— Ephesians 1:7
"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
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
— Romans 8:1
"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
— Colossians 1:13-14
"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
"who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."
— Psalm 103:3
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
— Psalm 51:10
"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
"All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
— Acts 10:43
"as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."
— Psalm 103:12
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"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
— 1 John 1:9
Context: God's promise to forgive when we confess - He is faithful and just.
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."
— Ephesians 1:7
Context: Forgiveness comes through Christ's blood and God's rich grace.
"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
— Colossians 1:13-14
Context: Christ rescues us and provides redemption and forgiveness.
"All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name."
— Acts 10:43
Context: Everyone who believes in Jesus receives forgiveness through His name.
"as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."
— Psalm 103:12
Context: God removes our sins infinitely far - complete forgiveness.
"I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more."
— Isaiah 43:25
Context: God blots out sins and chooses not to remember them.
"Who is a God like you, who pardons sin 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
Context: God delights to show mercy and throws our sins into the sea.
"For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."
— Hebrews 8:12
Context: God promises to forgive and not remember our sins.
"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 be like wool."
— Isaiah 1:18
Context: God's forgiveness makes scarlet sins white as snow.
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
— Romans 5:8
Context: Christ died for us while we were still sinners - unconditional love.
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
— Ephesians 4:32
Context: We forgive others as God in Christ forgave us.
"Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you."
— Acts 13:38
Context: Forgiveness of sins is proclaimed through Jesus.
"When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross."
— Colossians 2:13-14
Context: God canceled our debt by nailing it to the cross.
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
— Romans 3:23-24
Context: All have sinned but are justified freely through Christ.
"Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more."
— Hebrews 10:17
Context: God chooses not to remember our forgiven sins.
"Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered."
— Psalm 32:1
Context: Blessed is the person whose sins are forgiven and covered.
"to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me."
— Acts 26:18
Context: Faith in Christ brings forgiveness and sanctification.
Scripture about confessing sin and experiencing God's mercy
"Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
— Proverbs 28:13
Context: Confession and renouncing sin leads to mercy and forgiveness.
"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin."
— Psalm 51:1-2
Context: David's prayer of confession - asking for mercy and cleansing.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
— Psalm 51:10
Context: Prayer for a pure heart and renewed spirit after confession.
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
— James 5:16
Context: Confess sins to one another for healing and restoration.
"I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants."
— Luke 15:18-19
Context: The prodigal son's confession and return to the father.
"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
Context: Acknowledging and confessing sin brings God's forgiveness.
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
— 2 Chronicles 7:14
Context: Humility, prayer, seeking God, and repentance bring forgiveness.
"he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him."
— Psalm 103:10-11
Context: God doesn't treat us as we deserve - His love is immeasurable.
"But if a wicked person turns away from all the sins they have committed and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, that person will surely live; they will not die. None of the offenses they have committed will be remembered against them. Because of the righteous things they have done, they will live."
— Ezekiel 18:21-22
Context: Turning from sin brings life - past offenses won't be remembered.
"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
Context: Repentance wipes out sins and brings spiritual refreshing.
"Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow."
— Psalm 51:7
Context: Prayer for complete cleansing - whiter than snow.
""Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." 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 2:12-13
Context: Return to God wholeheartedly - He is gracious and compassionate.
"But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
— Luke 18:13-14
Context: Humble confession brings justification before God.
"You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you."
— Psalm 86:5
Context: God is forgiving and good to all who call on Him.
"Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."
— Isaiah 55:7
Context: Turn to God and He will freely pardon.
"If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you."
— Psalm 130:3-4
Context: God offers forgiveness so we can serve Him with reverence.
"The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him."
— Daniel 9:9
Context: God is merciful and forgiving despite our rebellion.
Commands and teaching about extending forgiveness
"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
Context: Forgive unlimited times - not keeping count.
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins."
— Matthew 6:14-15
Context: Forgiving others is essential - our forgiveness depends on it.
"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
Context: Forgive others as the Lord forgave you - it's the standard.
"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
Context: Forgive and you will be forgiven - it's reciprocal.
"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
Context: Forgive while praying - unforgiveness hinders prayer.
"So watch yourselves. "If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying 'I repent,' you must forgive them.""
— Luke 17:3-4
Context: Forgive repeatedly when there's repentance.
"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart."
— Matthew 18:35
Context: Forgiveness must come from the heart, not just words.
"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord."
— Romans 12:19
Context: Leave revenge to God - forgive and let Him handle justice.
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
— Ephesians 4:31-32
Context: Replace bitterness with kindness and forgiveness.
"Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends."
— Proverbs 17:9
Context: Love covers offenses rather than dwelling on them.
"Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots."
— Luke 23:34
Context: Jesus' example - forgiving even while being crucified.
"Then he fell on his knees and cried out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep."
— Acts 7:60
Context: Stephen forgave those stoning him - following Jesus' example.
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
— 1 Peter 4:8
Context: Deep love covers many sins through forgiveness.
"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
— Matthew 5:44
Context: Love and pray for enemies - ultimate forgiveness.
"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
— Leviticus 19:18
Context: Don't seek revenge or hold grudges - love and forgive.
"because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment."
— James 2:13
Context: Show mercy to receive mercy - mercy triumphs.
Verses about the liberation that comes through forgiveness
"Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit."
— Psalm 32:1-2
Context: Forgiveness brings blessing and freedom from guilt.
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
— Romans 8:1
Context: No condemnation in Christ - complete freedom from guilt.
"who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."
— Psalm 103:3
Context: Forgiveness and healing go together - complete restoration.
"If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God."
— 1 John 3:20-21
Context: God is greater than our condemning hearts - forgiveness brings confidence.
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you."
— Isaiah 44:22
Context: Sins swept away like mist - complete cleansing and freedom.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
Context: New creation in Christ - old life and sins gone.
"For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace."
— Romans 6:14
Context: Grace brings freedom from sin's mastery.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
— Galatians 5:1
Context: Christ set us free - don't return to bondage.
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
— John 8:36
Context: True freedom comes from Jesus setting us free.
"let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."
— Hebrews 10:22
Context: Forgiveness cleanses guilty conscience - freedom to approach God.
"But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life."
— Romans 6:22
Context: Freedom from sin leads to holiness and eternal life.
"Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."
— Psalm 51:12
Context: Forgiveness restores the joy of salvation.
"Peter replied, "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
Context: Forgiveness comes with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
"he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
— Titus 3:5
Context: Salvation and renewal come through God's mercy.
"But the father said to his servants, "Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found." So they began to celebrate."
— Luke 15:22-24
Context: The father's forgiveness brings celebration and restoration.
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
— Romans 5:1
Context: Justification brings peace with God - freedom from enmity.
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