Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
KJV
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
NASB
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
NIV
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
NLT
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Luke 6:37
ESV
Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
KJV
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
NASB
Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned.
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.
NLT
Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.
And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
KJV
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
NASB
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.
NIV
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
NLT
But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.
Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
KJV
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
NASB
not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.
NIV
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
NLT
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
Matthew 5:44
ESV
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
KJV
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
NASB
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
NIV
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
NLT
But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
1 John 1:9
ESV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
KJV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
NASB
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
NIV
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
NLT
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
2 Chronicles 7:14
ESV
if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
KJV
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
NASB
and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
NIV
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.
NLT
Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.
Matthew 18:35
ESV
So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.
KJV
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
NASB
My heavenly Father will also do the same to you, if each of you does not forgive his brother from your heart.
NIV
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.
NLT
That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart.
Luke 23:34
ESV
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
KJV
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
NASB
But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.
NIV
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
NLT
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.
Ephesians 1:7
ESV
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
NASB
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
NIV
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
NLT
He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.
Daniel's seminary degree is in Exegetical Theology. He was a pastor for 10 years. As a professor, he has taught Bible and theology courses at two Christian universities. Please see his About page for details.
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