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When You Need to Forgive Others

“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 (NIV)
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
— Matthew 6:14 (NIV)
“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 (NIV)
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.”
— Romans 12:17 (NIV)
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
— Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
— Matthew 5:44 (NIV)
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
— Luke 6:37 (NIV)
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
— Romans 12:14 (NIV)