Bible Verses About "What does the Bible say about forgiveness"
The Bible teaches that God freely forgives those who repent and that believers must forgive others as they have been forgiven — not seven times, but seventy times seven.
The Bible teaches that God freely forgives those who repent and that believers must forgive others as they have been forgiven — not seven times, but seventy times seven.
"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 "What does the Bible say about forgiveness?" 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."
"Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven."
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
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Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Acts 17:30
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Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 6:14 · 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
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Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
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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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