100+ Powerful Bible Quotes on Forgiving for Healing and Peace

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:32

"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." – Psalm 103:8

"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him." – Psalm 103:11

"He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities." – Psalm 103:10

"But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." – Psalm 86:15

"Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression?" – Micah 7:18

"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him." – Isaiah 55:7

"You were dead in your trespasses and sins… but God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us…" – Ephesians 2:1, 4

"The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." – Psalm 145:8

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." – Psalm 103:12

"For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more." – Jeremiah 31:34

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9

"Then Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'" – Luke 23:34

"And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also may forgive you your trespasses." – Mark 11:25

"But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." – Matthew 5:44

"Then Peter came up and said to him, 'Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.'" – Matthew 18:21–22

"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." – Mark 11:25

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." – Luke 6:37

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." – Matthew 7:12

"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." – Matthew 6:14

"But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." – Matthew 6:15

"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." – Matthew 6:12

"Then the kingdom of heaven was likened to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants." – Matthew 18:23

"Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?" – Matthew 18:33

"Pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance." – Exodus 34:9

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray… then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin." – 2 Chronicles 7:14

"To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against him." – Daniel 9:9

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness." – 1 Peter 2:24 (foreshadowed in Isaiah 53)

"Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." – Psalm 32:1

"Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions." – Psalm 51:1

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." – Psalm 51:10

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9 (echoing Levitical principles)

"He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea." – Micah 7:19

"I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more." – Isaiah 43:25

"Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." – Isaiah 1:18

"Who can forgive sins but God alone?" – Mark 2:7 (referencing Old Testament authority)

"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." – Colossians 3:13

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other." – Ephesians 4:31–32

"If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." – Matthew 6:15

"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there…" – Matthew 5:23

"A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a person of understanding holds his tongue." – Proverbs 11:12

"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs." – Proverbs 10:12

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." – 1 Corinthians 13:7

"Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay with blessing." – 1 Peter 3:9

"Forgive as the Lord forgave you." – Colossians 3:13

"Overlook an offense, and it becomes a repeated habit; but whoever forgives an offense seeks love." – Proverbs 19:11 (paraphrased)

"It is better to suffer wrong than to retaliate." – 1 Corinthians 6:7

"See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble." – Hebrews 12:15

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." – 1 John 1:9

"You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you." – Psalm 86:5

"The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made." – Psalm 145:9

"Great is your love, O Lord, extending to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies." – Psalm 36:5

"But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." – Psalm 86:15

"For I know their sorrows, and I will forgive their iniquities." – Jeremiah 31:34

"He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love." – Micah 7:18

"Return to me, and I will return to you," says the Lord Almighty. – Malachi 3:7

"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him." – Isaiah 55:7

"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." – Romans 8:1

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace." – Ephesians 1:7

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." – Psalm 103:12

"All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." – 2 Corinthians 5:18

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" – 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification." – Romans 14:19

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." – Matthew 5:9

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." – Romans 12:18

"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." – Romans 15:7

"Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you." – Colossians 3:13 (NLT)

"For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility." – Ephesians 2:14

"So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us." – 2 Corinthians 5:20

"Therefore, go and be reconciled to your brother first, then come and offer your gift." – Matthew 5:24

"A brother offended is harder to win than a fortified city, but reconciliation is sweeter than honey." – Proverbs 18:19 (paraphrased)

"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position." – Romans 12:16

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." – Psalm 147:3

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18

"He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave." – Psalm 107:20

"Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering." – Isaiah 53:4

"By his wounds we are healed." – Isaiah 53:5

"He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed." – 1 Peter 2:24

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." – John 14:27

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7

"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me… to comfort all who mourn." – Isaiah 61:1–2

"He restores my soul; he leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." – Psalm 23:3

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…" – Galatians 5:22

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." – Romans 8:1

"I acknowledged my sin and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord'—and you forgave the guilt of my sin." – Psalm 32:5

"Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar." – Psalm 138:6

"God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." – James 4:6

"Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." – James 4:8

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." – Psalm 51:10

"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." – Ezekiel 36:26

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." – Jeremiah 29:11

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" – 2 Corinthians 12:9

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" – 2 Corinthians 5:17

"For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." – 2 Corinthians 3:6

"Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." – Matthew 6:12

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." – Luke 23:34

"Love covers over a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8

"Bear with each other and forgive one another." – Colossians 3:13

"Forgive, and you will be forgiven." – Luke 6:37

"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." – Psalm 103:12

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us." – 1 John 1:9

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged." – Luke 6:37

"Mercy triumphs over judgment." – James 2:13

"Let all bitterness and wrath and anger be put away from you." – Ephesians 4:31

"I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more." – Jeremiah 31:34

"The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." – Psalm 103:8

"Throw all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7

"Let go and let God." – Paraphrase of Psalm 55:22

"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7

"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" – Micah 6:8

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." – Romans 12:21

"Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath." – Romans 12:19

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." – Proverbs 3:5

"Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this." – Psalm 37:5

"Release the one who hurt you, and God will set you free." – Inspired by Matthew 6:14–15

"Every time you forgive, you set a prisoner free—but the real prisoner is you." – Inspired by Luke 6:37

"Get rid of all bitterness and rage and anger… be kind and compassionate." – Ephesians 4:31–32

"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." – Galatians 6:2