You cannot be forgiven without also being one who can forgive. Our Lord makes it a condition of our obtaining forgiveness, that we shall have a merciful, forgiving spirit. You are to forgive others for their wrongs in the same way that God forgives yours; mercy shall not be refused if someone comes to you in the spirit of sincere repentance. Forgive all wrongs.
Yes, if you forgive others for their sins, your Father in heaven will also forgive you for your sins. But if you don’t forgive others, your Father in heaven will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:14-15
When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Mark 11:25
Don’t judge other people, and you will not be judged. Don’t accuse others of being guilty, and you will not be accused of being guilty. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luke 6:37
But now you should forgive him and comfort him to keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely. So I beg you to show that you love him. 2 Corinthians 2:7-8
Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ. Ephesians 4:32
Get along with each other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that person because the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13
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