Bible Verses About Unforgiveness

"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."

"Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven."

"Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."

"And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

"Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled."

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven."

"So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses."

"He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends."

What does the Bible say about unforgiveness?

The Bible treats unforgiveness as a serious spiritual issue. Jesus warns that if we don't forgive others, our heavenly Father won't forgive us (Matthew 6:14-15). The parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35) shows severe consequences for those who receive God's mercy but refuse to extend it to others.

How do I forgive someone who deeply hurt me?

Forgiveness is a decision, not a feeling. Start by acknowledging your pain to God, choosing to release the offender (Colossians 3:13), praying for them (Matthew 5:44), and trusting God for justice (Romans 12:19). Forgiveness may be instant in decision but gradual in emotional healing.