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Bible Quotes About Forgiving Your Enemies
16 Scripture verses about forgiving your enemies from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 17 powerful Bible verses about forgiving your enemies. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential love & relationships topic.
16
Total Verses
1
Old Testament
15
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Forgiving Your Enemies
- Proverbs 19:11 — “The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence”
- Matthew 5:43 — “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
- Matthew 5:44 — “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
- Matthew 6:14 — “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
- Matthew 18:15 — “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
- Matthew 18:21 — “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
- Mark 11:25 — “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
- Luke 6:27 — “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
- Luke 17:3 — “Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
- Luke 23:34 — “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
Old Testament Quotes About Forgiving Your Enemies (1)
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. discretion: or, prudence”
New Testament Quotes About Forgiving Your Enemies (15)
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”
Matthew 5:43KJV
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
Matthew 5:44KJV
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
Matthew 6:14KJV
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11:25KJV
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
Luke 6:27KJV
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
Luke 17:3KJV
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
Luke 23:34KJV
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”
John 15:12KJV
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17KJV
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
“And be ye kind one to another , tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. quarrel: or, complaint”
Frequently Asked Questions About Forgiving Your Enemies in the Bible
What does the Bible say about forgiving your enemies?
The Bible contains 16 verses about forgiving your enemies, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding forgiving your enemies through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about forgiving your enemies?
There are 16 Bible verses about forgiving your enemies in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about forgiving your enemies?
While many verses address forgiving your enemies, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of forgiving your enemies you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about forgiving your enemies?
Forgiving Your Enemies is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 16 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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