“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
Bible Verses About Forgiving Your Spouse
1. Genesis 50:20 – God can turn our mistakes into good outcomes.
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20
2. Matthew 6:14-15 – The importance of forgiving others to receive God’s forgiveness.
“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
3. Ephesians 4:32 – Be kind and compassionate, just as God forgives us.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
4. Luke 17:3-4 – Continuously forgiving your spouse for their wrongdoings.
“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
5. Romans 12:19 – Trusting God to provide justice.
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” – Romans 12:19
6. 1 Peter 3:7 – Treat your spouse with respect and understanding.
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” – 1 Peter 3:7
7. Mark 11:25 – Praying while forgiving others.
“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
8. Galatians 6:1 – Restoring someone gently.
“Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” – Galatians 6:1
9. 2 Corinthians 2:7 – Comforting and forgiving one another.
“Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.” – 2 Corinthians 2:7
10. Psalm 103:12 – God’s example of forgiveness.
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” – Psalm 103:12
11. James 5:16 – Confessing sins to each other.
“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
12. Matthew 18:21-22 – Forgiving not just seven times, but seventy-seven times.
“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
13. Colossians 3:13-14 – Above all, put on love, which binds everything together.
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:13-14
14. Proverbs 10:12 – Hatred stirs up conflict; love covers all wrongs.
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12
15. 1 John 1:9 – God’s promise of forgiveness if we confess our sins.
“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
16. Philippians 4:13 – The strength we receive from Christ.
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
17. Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s mercies are new every morning.
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
18. Matthew 5:23-24 – Importance of reconciliation before worship.
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” – Matthew 5:23-24
19. 1 Chronicles 16:34 – Give thanks to the Lord for His goodness.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34
20. Luke 6:31 – Treat others the way you want to be treated.
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” – Luke 6:31
21. Isaiah 43:25 – God blots out our transgressions.
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” – Isaiah 43:25
22. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 – Love is patient and kind.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
23. John 13:34-35 – Jesus’ command to love one another.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” – John 13:34-35
24. Proverbs 17:9 – Love covers up all offenses.
“Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.” – Proverbs 17:9
25. Job 42:10 – God restores those who pray for others.
“After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before.” – Job 42:10
26. James 1:19-20 – Being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” – James 1:19-20
27. Psalm 51:10 – Creating a clean heart.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
28. 1 John 3:18 – Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
29. Proverbs 30:33 – Avoiding strife through forgiveness.
“For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces strife.” – Proverbs 30:33
30. Ephesians 2:8-9 – Saved through grace; it’s a gift from God.
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9
31. Isaiah 1:18 – Reasoning together about transgressions.
“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
32. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 – Encouraging and building each other up.
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
33. Romans 3:23 – All have sinned and fall short.
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23
34. 1 Peter 4:8 – Love covers a multitude of sins.
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
35. Luke 23:34 – Jesus’ forgiveness on the cross.
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.” – Luke 23:34
36. Romans 8:31-32 – God is for us, who can be against us?
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” – Romans 8:31-32
37. John 3:16 – God’s love manifested through grace.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16
38. Psalm 86:5 – God is ready to forgive.
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.” – Psalm 86:5
39. Matthew 7:1-2 – Judging others and receiving judgment.
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” – Matthew 7:1-2
40. Proverbs 11:17 – Your kindness will bless you back.
“Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.” – Proverbs 11:17
Final Thoughts
Forgiveness is a key part of any relationship, especially in marriage. It’s essential to remember the strength that comes from love and mercy when navigating through challenges with our spouses. As we forgive, we reflect God’s forgiveness towards us. This act not only heals wounds but also strengthens the bond we share.
Ultimately, choosing to forgive creates a more loving and harmonious relationship, offering peace both to ourselves and our partners.
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