Unburden your heart with 50 powerful Bible verses on forgiveness

Forgiveness is a fundamental concept in Christianity that reflects God's boundless love and grace towards humanity. As humans, we are called to extend the same forgiveness to others, recognizing that we ourselves are recipients of divine forgiveness. The Bible is replete with verses that highlight the transformative power of forgiveness, the depth of God's mercy, and the importance of forgiving one another. In this blog, we will explore 50 inspiring Bible verses about forgiveness that offer guidance, solace, and encouragement on this transformative journey.

1. Psalm 32:1-2:

"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."

2. Matthew 6:14-15:

"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."

3. Colossians 3:13

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."

4. Ephesians 4:32

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

5. Luke 6:37

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."

6. Mark 11:25

"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."

7. Psalm 86:5

"You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you."

8. Micah 7:18-19

"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."

9. Matthew 18:21-22

"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.'"

10. Isaiah 1:18

"'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.'"

11. Psalm 103:10-12

"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; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

12. Romans 12:20-21

"On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

13. Acts 3:19

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."

14. Psalm 130:3-4

"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."

15. Matthew 5:23-24

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."

16. Psalm 51:10-12

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."

17. Luke 17:3-4

"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."

18. Romans 5:8

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

19. 1 John 1:9

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

20. Psalm 25:11

"For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great."

21. Matthew 26:28

"This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

22. Nehemiah 9:17

"They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them."

23. Ephesians 1:7

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

24. Psalm 103:2-3

"Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."

25. Isaiah 55:7

"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."

26. Matthew 18:35

"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart."

27. Psalm 38:18

"I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin."

28. Luke 23:34

"Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' And they divided up his clothes by casting lots."

29. Isaiah 43:25

"I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more."

30. Psalm 51:1-2

"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."

31. Matthew 5:7

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy"

32. Psalm 130:7-8

"Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins."

33. Jeremiah 31:34

"No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the Lord. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."

34. Matthew 9:6

"But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." So he said to the paralyzed man, "Get up, take your mat and go home."

35. Psalm 103:13-14

"As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust."

36. Psalm 32:5

"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."

37. Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."

38. Isaiah 1:16-18

"Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. 'Come now, let us settle the matter,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.'"

39. Psalm 103:17-18

"But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children—with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts."

40. Matthew 26:41

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

41. Romans 6:23

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

42. Psalm 38:4

"My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear."

43. Luke 6:27-28

"But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."

44. Psalm 51:16-17

"You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise."

45. Matthew 5:23-26

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."

46. Psalm 79:9

"Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name’s sake."

47. Luke 11:4

"Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation."

48. Psalm 51:7

"Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow."

49. Matthew 5:44

"But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."

50. Isaiah 53:5

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed."

Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity, both as a gift from God and as a command to be practiced by believers. These 50 Bible verses about forgiveness remind us of God's immense grace, His desire for reconciliation, and the transformative power of letting go of anger and resentment. As we reflect on these verses, may we be inspired to forgive others as we have been forgiven, allowing healing, peace, and love to prevail in our lives and relationships.

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