Bible Verses about “forgiving a friend”
The Bible contains 14 verses about forgiving a friend across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice.”
“"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
“But if you don't forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
“"Be angry, and don't sin." Don't let the sun go down on your wrath,”
“neither give place to the devil.”
“bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.”
“Don't judge, and you won't be judged. Don't condemn, and you won't be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.”
“"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
“not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.”
“Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.”
“A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.”