Bible Verses About Reconciliation — The Complete KJV Guide

Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation — What's the Difference?

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Adultery & Infidelity

What the Bible teaches about adultery, faithfulness in marriage, and restoration

Bible Says

Toxic Relationships

What the Bible teaches about harmful relationships, setting boundaries, and prot

What does the Bible say about forgiveness?

Sin & Salvation

What Does the Bible Teach About Same-Sex Relationships?

Marriage & Family

What Does the Bible Say About Unforgiveness?

Daily Living

What Does the Bible Say About Dating and Relationships?

Marriage & Family

What Is Reconciliation in the Bible?

Sin & Salvation

Verses for real-life situations

Marriage Struggles

Scriptures for couples navigating conflict, distance, or difficulty in their mar

Raising Teenagers

Biblical wisdom for parents navigating the joys and challenges of raising teenag

Caring for Aging Parents

Scriptures for the emotional and spiritual challenges of caring for elderly pare

Going Through Divorce

Scriptures for comfort, healing, and hope during and after the pain of divorce.

Celebrating a New Baby

Joyful scriptures for the blessing of a newborn child and the miracle of new lif

After a Miscarriage

Scriptures for the grief and heartbreak of losing a pregnancy.

Dealing with Workplace Conflict

Scriptures for navigating disagreements, tension, and conflict at work.

Struggling with Infertility

Scriptures for couples longing for a child and trusting God's timing.

Verse collections & studies

Bible Verses About Healing Broken Relationships

10 curated KJV verses

Bible Verses About Broken Relationships

10 curated KJV verses

Bible Verses About Toxic Relationships

10 curated KJV verses

Bible Verses About Reconciliation

10 curated KJV verses

Bible Verses About Conflict Resolution

10 curated KJV verses

Bible Verses About Relationships

10 curated KJV verses

Bible Verses About Apologizing

10 curated KJV verses

Promise

God Promises Peace with Him

Bible promises about being reconciled and at peace with God through Christ.

Devotionals & commentary

Matthew 5:9 Commentary

In-depth study • Peace & Reconciliation

Jeremiah 33:6 Commentary

In-depth study • Restoration & Peace

Devotional

Ephesians 4:32 — Meaning & Devotional

Forgiveness

Proverbs 15:1 Commentary

In-depth study • Speech & Relationships

Leviticus 19:18 Commentary

In-depth study • Love & Relationships

Matthew 6:14 Commentary

In-depth study • Mutual Forgiveness

Stories, parables & teachings

Beatitude

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

The seventh Beatitude honors those who actively work to create peace and reconci

The Prodigal Son

Luke 15:11–32 • Grace and Forgiveness

The Prodigal Son's Brother

Luke 15:25-32 • Grace & Forgiveness

The Crucifixion of Jesus

Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 • Atonement and Sacrifice

Joseph in Egypt

Genesis 37–50 • sovereignty

The Stoning of Stephen

Acts 6:8–7:60 • martyrdom

Words, places & holidays

Reconciliation (καταλλαγή (katallagē))

The restoration of friendship between God and sinful humanity through Christ.

Peace (Eirēnē) (εἰρήνη (eirēnē))

Wholeness and harmony — the state of well-being that comes from reconciliation with God.

Forgiveness (ἄφεσις (Aphesis))

The release from guilt, penalty, and the debt of sin

Peace (εἰρήνη (eirēnē))

Wholeness, harmony, and tranquility — the inner calm that comes from God.

Forgive (Aphiēmi) (ἀφίημι (aphiēmi))

To release, let go, or send away — canceling a debt and setting the offender free.

Location

Mizpah of Gilead in the Bible

The place where Jacob and Laban made their covenant and parted ways peacefully.

10 Scriptures About Reconciliation

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."

Ephesians 4:32

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Proverbs 17:17

"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity."

Colossians 3:13

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

Romans 12:10

"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another."

1 John 4:7

"Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God."

Ephesians 5:25

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."

Proverbs 22:6

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Psalm 133:1

"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"

Hebrews 10:24-25

"And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching."