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Want to know what the Bible says about Asking For Forgiveness? Here are 90 Bible verses about Asking For Forgiveness from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.

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1 Peter 4:8 NIV
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
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Colossians 3:12-13 NIV
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
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Matthew 11:28 NIV
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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Matthew 18:21 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?”
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Proverbs 10:12 NIV
Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.
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1 John 2:2 NIV
He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
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Acts 8:22 NIV
Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord in the hope that he may forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.
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Matthew 6:15 NIV
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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Romans 12:19 NIV
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.
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