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Bible Verses On Forgiveness To Bring You Peace. Most people find it difficult to forgive. People act in ways that can be offensive to us in daily life. Although it may seem natural to hold a grudge, the Bible exhorts us to forgive. According to recent studies on forgiveness, forgiving others can help our mental and physical health. But how can we feel the peace that comes from forgiving others? Reading these Bible passages about forgiveness will motivate you to extend forgiveness to others and serve as a reminder that we have all been pardoned because of the death of Jesus on the cross. When facing the difficulty of forgiving others, I turn to these Bible verses. They serve as a reminder of the power of God's forgiveness. Our sins are completely forgiven, we are set free, and we can discover peace if we turn to Jesus. The NIV translation of the Bible serves as the source for all of these passages about forgiveness. Psalm 103 verse 12. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Ephesians 1 verse 7. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace. 1 John 1 verse 9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Daniel 9 verse 9. The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him. Isaiah 43 verse 25. I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more … Isaiah 1 verse 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. Micah 7 verse 18 to 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. Hebrews 10 verse 17. Then he adds: Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more. Jeremiah 31 verse 34. For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more. Jesus’ forgiveness Jesus gives us the perfect example of forgiveness. While in agony on the cross, Jesus called out, exclaiming Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34). Do you ever wonder how often the Bible urges us to extend mercy? Jesus challenges us to forgive others in the same way that God has forgiven us—not by seven times, but seventy-seven. Luke 5 verse 20. When Jesus saw their faith, he said, Friend, your sins are forgiven. Luke 6 verse 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. Matthew 18 verse 21 to 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. Matthew 6 verse 14 to 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. Bible verses about forgiving others Although it may be difficult for us, the Bible implores us to extend the same grace to others as our Heavenly Father has done to us. Consider these verses on forgiveness for a moment, and then ask God for assistance in forgiving people who are close to you. Colossians 3 verse 13. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Ephesians 4 verse 31 to 32. 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. Mark 11 verse 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. Matthew 6 verse 9 to 15. This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Bible verses about a new beginning We change into a new person when we receive forgiveness for our misdeeds. Because of what Christ paid for us, we can experience a complete relationship with God. These quotations about forgiveness discuss the fresh start we receive from God's forgiveness! Second Corinthians 5 verse 17. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! First Peter 1 verse 3. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Luke 7 verse 47. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little. Psalm 40 verse 3. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him. Ezekiel 11 verse 19. I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Our favourite Bible stories about forgiveness The prodigal son The parable of the prodigal son is one of Jesus’ most famous teachings. It shows us that God’s forgiveness is always available to us. There is nothing we can do to separate ourselves from God’s lavish grace! Luke 15 verse 11 to 22. There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 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.’ So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “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.” The parable of the unforgiving servant Jesus told this parable to help us understand that we need to forgive others time and time again. We’re warned not to follow the example of the servant who was forgiven a great debt himself, but was unwilling to forgive his neighbour. Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart. When you utter the phrase "I forgive you," what comes to mind? Does it seem to be a time of healing, or is it just the correct thing to do? Sarah Montana, a screenwriter, author, and public speaker, fearlessly discussed her heartbreaking experience of losing her family to gun murder at a TEDx talk event; the trigger was fired by her brother's buddy. She said it exactly: "You are meant to be freed by forgiveness. I know what you did was wrong, but I know that you are more than that. That is what you are truly saying when you say, "I forgive you." I don't want to keep this beast in control of us any longer. I don't need anything from you since I can heal myself."