When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened.

All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.

For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.

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.

And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.

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.

And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.

In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses.

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

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.

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.

Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of our lips.”

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.”

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord, ‘I will frown on you no longer, for I am faithful,’ declares the Lord, ‘I will not be angry forever.’

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

“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.”

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.

Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.

In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.

On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.”