To take away the feeling of guilt from someone who has done wrong.
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And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
All Scripture References (53)
Matthew (13)
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.
Then the master summoned him and said, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave all your debt because you begged me.
That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Mark (9)
John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
“Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
“Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic,
Truly I tell you, the sons of men will be forgiven all sins and blasphemies, as many as they utter.
But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of eternal sin.”
so that, ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven.’”
And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your trespasses as well.”
Luke (16)
to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
He went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,
When Jesus saw their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on the earth to forgive sins...” He said to the paralytic, “I tell you, get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”
Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”
But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
John (1)
If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
Acts (6)
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
Romans (1)
“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Ephesians (1)
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
Colossians (1)
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Hebrews (2)
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.
James (1)
And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.
1 John (2)
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.