Verses About Forgiveness
Forgiveness in scripture moves in two directions - the grace offered to us, and the grace we are called to extend. Whether you are seeking it or struggling to give it, these verses name both the weight of that work and the freedom on the other side.
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1 John 1:9
NIV“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
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Romans 6:23
NIV“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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Ephesians 4:32
NIV“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
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Colossians 3:13
NIV“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
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2 Corinthians 5:17
NIV“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
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