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Valentine’s Day, a global celebration of love and passion, provides a moving chance to consider the important subject of forgiveness in the context of love. Through this investigation, we hope to learn more about the divine grace of forgiveness and deepen our knowledge of love in its most pure and redeeming form from verses found throughout the Bible.
Valentine’s Day Bible Verses About Forgiveness In Love
On this unique occasion, as we study the scriptures, we find a rich verses that highlight the relationship-changing potential of forgiveness. Forgiveness is the essential ingredient for mending broken hearts and fostering strong relationships, whether they be platonic, familial, or romantic.
1. Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
2. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
3. Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
4. Luke 6:37
“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
5. Matthew 18:21-22
“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.'”
6. Romans 12:19
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
7. Mark 11:25
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
8. Proverbs 19:11
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.”
9. Psalm 86:5
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”
10. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
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11. Isaiah 43:25
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.”
12. Micah 7:18-19
“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. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”
13. Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
14. Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
15. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
16. Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
17. Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
18. Hebrews 8:12
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
19. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
20. 1 John 4:10
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
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21. Romans 3:23-24
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
22. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
23. Titus 2:11
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”
24. Ephesians 4:7
“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.”
25. 2 Timothy 1:9
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.”
26. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
27. Romans 6:14
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
28. Acts 20:32
“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”
29. James 4:6
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”
30. 1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
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31. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
32. Jeremiah 17:14
“Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”
33. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
34. Matthew 9:12
“On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'”
35. 1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
36. James 5:16
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
37. Psalm 41:4
“I said, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord; heal me, for I have sinned against you.'”
38. Psalm 30:2
“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
39. Psalm 107:20
“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.”
40. Matthew 14:14
“When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.”
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41. Romans 5:20-21
“But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
42. Psalm 103:3
“He forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
43. Isaiah 1:18
“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.'”
44. Psalm 32:5
“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.”
45. Acts 13:38-39
“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.”
46. Psalm 130:3-4
“If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.”
47. 1 John 2:1-2
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”
48. Psalm 103:10-12
“He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
49. 1 John 1:7
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”
50. Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Conclusion
As we draw to a close our study of Valentine’s Day Bible verses concerning forgiveness and love, these hallowed writings serve as a constant reminder of their ageless wisdom. The scriptures provide a path for developing grace-filled, healing love, from the unending mercy of God’s forgiveness to the need for compassion and reconciliation in human relationships.
Let’s continue these lessons by letting forgiveness be the basis of our relationships, which will help us to heal wounds, promote peace, and cultivate strong links of love. May we embrace the spirit of forgiveness, embracing its transformational potential to heal hearts and illuminate our path toward deeper connection and understanding, as we celebrate the essence of love on Valentine’s Day and beyond.
