What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
Key Bible verses about forgiveness with the full scripture text — plus free sermons and videos for each. Every video on UltimateTube is 100% free, no paywall.
1 John 1:9
Read more & watch sermons on 1 John 1:9 →“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Ephesians 4:32
Read more & watch sermons on Ephesians 4:32 →“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
Matthew 6:33
Read more & watch sermons on Matthew 6:33 →“But seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Romans 5:8
Read more & watch sermons on Romans 5:8 →“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Forgiveness stands at the center of the Christian message, both the forgiveness we receive from God and the forgiveness we extend to others. 1 John 1:9 promises that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Because we have been forgiven so freely, we are called to forgive in the same way.
Ephesians 4:32 urges us to be kind and compassionate, forgiving one another just as in Christ God forgave us. Romans 5:8 shows the depth of that grace: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Forgiveness is not pretending a wrong did not happen; it is releasing the debt and trusting God with justice.
These Bible verses about forgiveness, along with the free sermons on this page, explore how to receive God's mercy, let go of bitterness, and restore broken relationships. Read each passage, then watch teaching that helps you walk it out. Every video on UltimateTube is 100% free to watch and share, with no paywall or login.