forgiveness of sins
What does the Bible say about forgiveness of sins? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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9If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity.
13Support one another, and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive one another. For just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also must you do.
25And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your sins.
38Yet truly, Peter said to them: “Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
7In him, we have redemption through his blood: the remission of sins in accord with the riches of his grace,
37Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
32And be kind and merciful to one another, forgiving one another, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.
19Therefore, repent and be converted, so that your sins may be wiped away.
21Then Peter, drawing near to him, said: “Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Even seven times?” 22Jesus said to him: “I do not say to you, even seven times, but even seventy times seven times.
14For if you will forgive men their sins, your heavenly Father also will forgive you your offenses. 15But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your sins.
25I am. I am the very One who wipes away your iniquities for my own sake. And I will not remember your sins.
34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.” And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.