5 Bible Verses to Forgive Others and Be Forgiven
Prayer is a heart-to-heart with God, but it can be so difficult to exchange with someone you have offended! The Word of God invites us to implore forgiveness during prayer. And if we want to maintain durable and profound relationships with others, we sometimes have to learn to give and receive forgiveness. It can be very difficult to let go of anger against someone who has wronged you, because you believe they don’t deserve your mercy. It requires an unimaginable amount of strength to not hold grudges against the people who hurt you… Jesus understands that: He endured so much suffering, and yet, He managed to forgive those who mocked and nailed Him to the Cross. Here are 5 Bible verses to help you share God’s divine grace with the world.
5 Beautiful Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Forgive, Like the Father
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6: 36)
Receive His Grace to Give it to Others
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
We All Make Mistakes
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:8-9)
Discuss with Others, and Try to Forgive
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.” (Matthew 18:15)
When the Wrong Done is Too Great, Jesus’ Spirit Can Help
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” (Romans 8: 26-27)
More common questions about forgiveness in the Bible
Which verse for asking God’s forgiveness?
Psalm 51 expresses repentance. Its opening verses read:
“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)
(Read the full Psalm 51.)
What is the power of forgiveness according to the Bible?
Scripture shows that repentance and forgiveness reconcile us to God and bring deep joy and peace:
“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)
Bible verse about forgiveness in a couple?
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
(Find prayers to entrust marital difficulties to God.)
