What Does the Bible Say About Pardon?

1. #1Isaiah 55:7

   Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

   BSBLet the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

2. #21 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.

   BSBIf we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

3. #3Daniel 9:9

   To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;

   BSBTo the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him

4. #4Ephesians 1:7

   In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

   BSBIn Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

5. #5Hebrews 8:12

   For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

   BSBFor I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

6. #6Luke 23:34

   Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

   BSBThen Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

7. #7Colossians 1:14

   In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

   BSBin whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

8. #8Acts 10:43

   To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

   BSBAll the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

9. #9Matthew 6:14-15

   For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

   BSBFor 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.

10. #10Acts 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.

    BSBPeter 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.

11. #112 Chronicles 7:14

    If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

    BSBand if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

12. #12Acts 3:19

    Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

    BSBRepent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

13. #13Micah 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.

    BSBWho is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

14. #14Psalms 103:3

    Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

    BSBHe who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

15. #15Jeremiah 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.

    BSBNo longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

16. #16Micah 7:18-19

    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. He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

    BSBWho is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.

17. #17Colossians 1:13-14

    Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

    BSBHe has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

18. #18Psalms 32:1

    A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

    BSBOf David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

19. #19Acts 5:31

    Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

    BSBGod exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

20. #20Romans 4:7

    Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

    BSB“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

21. #21Psalms 103:2-3

    Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

    BSBBless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,

22. #22Matthew 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.

    BSBThen Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!

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