“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
Bible Verses About Adultery Forgiveness
Luke 17:3-4 – Forgiveness is an ongoing act.
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.” – Luke 17:3-4
Matthew 6:14-15 – The importance of forgiving others.
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:14-15
Colossians 3:13 – Bear with one another.
“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
1 John 1:9 – The assurance of forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Matthew 18:21-22 – Forgiving beyond limits.
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times!'” – Matthew 18:21-22
Romans 8:1 – No condemnation for those in Christ.
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1
Isaiah 1:18 – Come and reason together.
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “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
Micah 7:18-19 – God’s compassion and forgiveness.
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.” – Micah 7:18-19
James 5:16 – Confession brings healing.
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16
2 Corinthians 5:17 – New creation in Christ.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Proverbs 28:13 – Hiding sin hinders forgiveness.
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13
John 8:10-11 – Jesus’ grace to the woman caught in adultery.
“Jesus straightened up and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir,’ she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,’ Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life of sin.'” – John 8:10-11
Psalm 103:12 – Distance from sin.
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” – Psalm 103:12
Ephesians 4:32 – Kindness and forgiveness.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
Hebrews 8:12 – A promise of forgiveness.
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” – Hebrews 8:12
Mark 11:25 – Standing in prayer and forgiveness.
“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
Luke 6:37 – Do not judge, but forgive.
“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
Matthew 5:7 – Blessed are the merciful.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7
Psalm 51:10 – A pure heart.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
Philippians 3:13-14 – Forgetting what is behind.
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” – Philippians 3:13-14
John 3:17 – Jesus’ mission was one of salvation.
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:17
Isaiah 43:25 – He blots out transgressions.
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” – Isaiah 43:25
Romans 3:23-24 – Justification by grace.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” – Romans 3:23-24
Isaiah 55:7 – Return to the Lord.
“Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.” – Isaiah 55:7
Luke 6:38 – Give and it shall be given.
“Give, and it will be given to you: a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Luke 6:38
Jeremiah 31:34 – Knowing the Lord and forgiveness.
“No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘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 wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” – Jeremiah 31:34
1 Peter 5:10 – God will restore us.
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” – 1 Peter 5:10
Psalm 130:3-4 – Forgiveness available to all.
“If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.” – Psalm 130:3-4
Romans 5:8 – God’s love through forgiveness.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on forgiveness, especially in the context of adultery, offers us hope. God’s mercy is profound, allowing us to forgive ourselves and others. Forgiveness doesn’t erase the pain, but it helps us heal and move forward. Remember that each of us makes mistakes, and through Christ, we are offered unconditional love and a fresh start. As we navigate through life’s challenges, let’s extend grace to ourselves and others. Whether seeking forgiveness or giving it, we can find strength and encouragement in His promises.
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