25 Scriptures on Forgiveness with Prayer Points

Forgiveness is at the heart of the Gospel. God forgives us completely, and He calls us to extend that same grace to others. Whether you're seeking forgiveness, struggling to forgive, or learning to live free from guilt, these scriptures will guide your heart into healing and grace.

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Each scripture is from the King James Version (KJV) and includes a short prayer point for personal reflection or journaling.

1. 1 John 1:9

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Prayer: Lord, I confess my sins to You. Cleanse me and restore me by Your mercy.

2. Ephesians 4:32

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Prayer: Help me forgive others the way You’ve forgiven me, fully and freely.

3. Colossians 3:13

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."

Prayer: Teach me to extend patience and forgiveness, even when it’s hard.

4. Matthew 6:14–15

"For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

Prayer: Father, help me release every offence and live in the freedom of forgiveness.

5. Psalm 86:5

"For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee."

Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for being ready to forgive every time I come to You.

6. Luke 6:37

"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"

Prayer: Help me let go of judgment and walk in grace and mercy.

7. Isaiah 1:18

"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow..."

Prayer: Thank you for washing me clean and giving me a fresh start.

8. Mark 11:25

"And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any..."

Prayer: Lord, reveal any unforgiveness in my heart so I can release it in prayer.

9. Micah 7:18–19

"He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us...and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea."

Prayer: Thank you for burying my sins deep, never to be remembered again.

10. Proverbs 28:13

"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."

Prayer: Give me the courage to confess and turn away from anything that displeases You.

11. Acts 3:19

"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out..."

Prayer: Lord, I repent, cleanse my heart and restore my soul.

12. Romans 4:7– 8

"Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin."

Prayer: Thank you that I’m blessed and forgiven through Christ.

13. Matthew 18:21–22

"Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus saith...Until seventy times seven."

Prayer: Help me to forgive without limit, just as You do for me.

14. Luke 23:34

"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do..."

Prayer: Give me the strength to forgive even when I’ve been deeply hurt.

15. Hebrews 8:12

"For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness...and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more."

Prayer: Thank You, God, for Your mercy and complete forgiveness.

16. 2 Chronicles 7:14

"If my people...shall humble themselves, and pray...then will I hear...and will forgive their sin..."

Prayer: Lord, we humble ourselves before You. Forgive our sins and heal our land.

17. Psalm 103:12

"As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us."

Prayer: Thank you for completely removing my sins from my life.

18. Daniel 9:9

"To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;"

Prayer: You are rich in mercy, God. Thank you for forgiving me even when I fail.

19. James 5:15

"And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him."

Prayer: I believe in Your power to heal and forgive, physically and spiritually.

20. Nehemiah 9:17

"...but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness..."

Prayer: Lord, I praise You for being ready to pardon and full of kindness.

21. Luke 17:3–4

"If thy brother trespass against thee...and he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times...forgive him."

Prayer: Teach me to forgive consistently and sincerely, even when it’s repetitive.

22. 1 Peter 4:8

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

Prayer: Fill my heart with love that forgives and covers wrongdoing.

23. Jeremiah 31:34

"...for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more."

Prayer: God, Your forgiveness amazes me. Help me live in freedom, not guilt.

24. Titus 3:5

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us..."

Prayer: I’m not forgiven by my deeds, but by Your mercy. Thank you for your grace.

25. Matthew 26:28

"For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."

Prayer: Jesus, thank You for the blood You shed so I could be forgiven and made new.

Closing Reflection

Forgiveness is not just something we receive; it’s something we give. As you meditate on these scriptures, let the Holy Spirit soften your heart, cleanse your soul, and empower you to forgive like Christ.