Bible Verses About "How to Forgive Someone Biblically"
Biblical forgiveness is a commanded act of the will — releasing the debt of sin against you — modelled on Christ's own forgiveness, and sustained by prayer and the Holy Spirit regardless of feeling or reciprocation.
Biblical forgiveness is a commanded act of the will — releasing the debt of sin against you — modelled on Christ's own forgiveness, and sustained by prayer and the Holy Spirit regardless of feeling or reciprocation.
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." — Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "How to Forgive Someone Biblically?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
Ephesians 4:32 · Matthew 18:22 · Luke 23:34
How to Deal with Bitterness?
Hebrews 12:15 · Ephesians 4:31-32 · Romans 12:21
What Is the Unforgivable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
How Are You Saved According to the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 14:6
What Is the Gospel?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Romans 1:16 · John 3:16
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