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Forgiveness is at the heart of our faith.
We forgive because God first forgave us — fully, freely, through the blood of Christ.
When we come to Him in repentance, He doesn’t turn us away.
Instead, He welcomes us back with open arms. His mercy gives us a new beginning every day.
Today, let’s take a gentle walk through 20 Bible verses about the forgiveness of sins from the King James Version (KJV).
May each one remind you that it’s never too late to start again with God.
His grace still reaches you. His love still restores.
Each verse comes with a beautiful design you can easily download to your phone — so God’s love and presence stay close to your heart, wherever you go.
If your heart has been heavy, remember — His arms are still open.
Take a quiet moment to let His love speak to your heart —and let forgiveness flow, both to others and to yourself.
Let's get started.
From the very beginning, the Bible tells us a story of a God who forgives.
Again and again, people fall — and again and again, God reaches out His hand.
In the Old Testament, we see His mercy in the way He restores His people after they turn back to Him. In the New Testament, we see forgiveness take its deepest meaning through Jesus Christ.
Jesus not only talked about forgiveness— He lived it.
In the Lord’s Prayer, He teaches us to ask for forgiveness as we forgive others. And in the parable of the Unforgiving Servant, He reminds us that mercy received must become mercy shared.
Forgiveness isn’t just a command; it’s a way to live free. It brings peace, healing, and new beginnings — proof that God’s grace can change any heart.
Let God’s truth sink in. He is close to you right now.
Here they are: 20 Bible verses about forgiveness that highlight God’s generous forgiveness toward us, the need for confession, and our responsibility to forgive others.
God’s mercy is greater than our sins. He wipes away our guilt and remembers our sins no more.
These verses describe the nature of God's forgiveness and mercy.
1. 1 John 1:9
''If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.''
2. Psalm 103:12
''As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.''
3. Micah 7:18
''Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.''
4. Isaiah 43:25
''I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.''
5. Psalm 32:1
''Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.'
6. Jeremiah 31:34
''And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.'
7. Psalm 86:5
''For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.''
8. Isaiah 1:18
''Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.''
9. Hebrews 8:12
''For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.''
These verses emphasize that forgiveness comes through Jesus' sacrifice.
Jesus paid the price so you can be free. Forgiveness is a gift, not something you earn.
These verses emphasize that forgiveness comes through Jesus' sacrifice.
10. Ephesians 1:7
''In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.''
11. Acts 2:38
''Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.''
12. Acts 13:38-39
''Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.''
13. Colossians 2:13
''And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses.''
14. 1 John 2:12
''I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.''
Forgiven people forgive people. This is how freedom keeps spreading.
These verses teach that we must forgive others as God has forgiven us.
15. Matthew 6:14
''For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.''
16. Ephesians 4:32
'' And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.''
17. 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.''
18. Luke 6:37
''Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.''
19. Mark 11:25
''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.''
20. Matthew 18:21-22
''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.''
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Sometimes we reach a moment in the day when our heart feels a little heavy…from mistakes, worries, or things left unsaid.
If that’s you today, Let’s pray together:
Lord Jesus,
Thank You for loving me more faithfully than I have ever loved You.
You know my heart — the things I’ve done, the things I’ve failed to do,and the quiet places where I still fall short.
Today, I come to You with honesty and hope.
Please forgive me, Lord.
Wash me clean, as You promised in 1 John 1:9,that when we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive.
Carry away the guilt that weighs me down. Heal the memories that still trouble me.
Give me a new heart — steady, humble, willing to try again.
Thank You that Your mercy is bigger than my mistakes, and Your grace is always ready before I even ask.
Help me walk forward with a lighter spirit, knowing I am forgiven, loved, and held by You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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You know… all of us have been hurt.
And yes, we have also hurt others.
That is part of being human.
Sometimes, forgiveness feels like a long, heavy climb.
In Matthew 18, Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, should I forgive seven times?” And we can almost imagine Jesus smiling gently as He said, “Seventy times seven.”
Not for us to count…but to help us stop counting.
Forgiveness is not numbers.
It is mercy. And Jesus gives us that mercy again and again.
Ephesians 4:32 reminds us, “Forgive… just as in Christ God forgave you.”
If your heart feels tired today, pause for a moment.
Maybe today you need that gentle reminder too.
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May your home be filled with forgiveness, peace, and grace.
You know, as we finish these 20 Bible verses on forgiveness (KJV), we are reminded of something very simple… and very comforting: God loves you more than your mistakes. He does not keep score. He does not hold grudges. He just keeps inviting you home.
Whatever burdens you carry today—guilt, regret, old wounds—offer them to Him.
Breathe. Let God’s mercy be the gentle breeze that clears your heart.
Life is short. Don’t waste it holding on to things God has already forgiven.
And because you’ve received such generous love, share that love.
When God gives you a new beginning, do you want to carry the old ending with you?
May His peace rest in your heart and His love remind you that every day is grace. Let God embrace you today.
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