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
Bible Verses About Asking God For Forgiveness
Psalm 51:1 – This verse is a heartfelt invitation to receive God’s mercy.
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.” – Psalm 51:1
Luke 6:37 – Here, Jesus teaches the importance of forgiveness towards others.
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.” – Luke 6:37
Matthew 6:14 – This verse emphasizes the connection between our forgiveness and God’s forgiveness.
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14
Acts 3:19 – A call to repentance is essential for receiving forgiveness.
“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.” – Acts 3:19
Colossians 3:13 – We are encouraged to forgive as the Lord forgives us.
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:13
Isaiah 1:18 – God invites us to reason with Him about our sins.
“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” – Isaiah 1:18
1 John 2:1 – The role of Jesus as our advocate is highlighted here.
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” – 1 John 2:1
Ephesians 1:7 – This verse teaches us about God’s grace and redemption.
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” – Ephesians 1:7
Psalm 103:12 – This verse reveals how far God removes our sins from us.
“As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” – Psalm 103:12
Proverbs 28:13 – This verse underscores the necessity of confessing our sins.
“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13
Matthew 26:28 – Jesus shared his blood for the forgiveness of sins.
“For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” – Matthew 26:28
Romans 5:8 – This verse shows God’s love in providing forgiveness through Christ.
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
James 5:16 – Confessing sins to one another is key to healing.
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” – James 5:16
2 Chronicles 7:14 – Humbling ourselves is part of seeking forgiveness.
“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 and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
Hebrews 8:12 – God’s promise of forgiveness is everlasting.
“For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” – Hebrews 8:12
1 Peter 5:7 – We are reminded to cast our cares upon Him.
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
John 3:16 – God’s love is foundational for our forgiveness.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
Psalm 86:5 – This verse emphasizes God’s goodness and readiness to forgive.
“For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” – Psalm 86:5
John 1:9 – Highlighting God’s faithfulness in forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – John 1:9
Romans 10:13 – This verse reassures us everyone can be saved.
“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Romans 10:13
Mark 11:25 – Jesus teaches that forgiveness is a two-way street.
“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” – Mark 11:25
Philippians 3:13-14 – Striving for forgiveness and moving forward.
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.” – Philippians 3:13-14
Matthew 5:7 – A reminder that mercy brings blessings.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” – Matthew 5:7
Jeremiah 31:34 – A promise of knowledge of God’s forgiveness.
“And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” – Jeremiah 31:34
Psalm 130:3-4 – This verse reflects on God’s readiness to forgive.
“If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.” – Psalm 130:3-4
Isaiah 55:7 – A call for the wicked to return for mercy.
“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, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” – Isaiah 55:7
Luke 15:10 – The joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
“Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” – Luke 15:10
Romans 4:7 – Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven.
“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.” – Romans 4:7
Luke 23:34 – Even on the cross, Jesus forgave those who wronged Him.
“And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'” – Luke 23:34
John 20:23 – A charge for followers regarding forgiveness.
“If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.” – John 20:23
Final Thoughts
Asking God for forgiveness is a vital part of our relationship with Him. Each verse reminds us that God is willing to forgive and cleanse us, as long as we come to Him with a sincere heart. Recognizing our missteps helps us grow spiritually and deepen our faith. We can experience His grace and mercy as we repent and turn away from our sins.
Forgiveness is not just a one-time act; it’s a continuous journey of healing and redemption. We can find strength in God’s promises, and we can forgive others just as He forgives us. Let’s embrace this new start and encourage one another in our faith journey.
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