The best Bible verses for forgiveness (NLT) include passages about God's love, strength, and guidance. This page features 15+ carefully curated Scripture passages for forgiveness (NLT), each selected for its relevance and depth. Read, save, and share the perfect verse for your situation.
"Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven."Luke 3:3
"Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven."Luke 3:3
"It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem: ‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’"Luke 24:47
"This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven."Mark 1:4
"for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many."Matthew 26:28
"Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."Acts 2:38
"Then God put him in the place of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior. He did this so the people of Israel would repent of their sins and be forgiven."Acts 5:31
"He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in him will have their sins forgiven through his name.”"Acts 10:43
"“Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins."Acts 13:38
"to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’"Acts 26:18
"Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the LORD that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously."Isaiah 55:7
"I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus."1 John 2:12
"When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit,"2 Corinthians 2:10
"The people of Israel will no longer say, “We are sick and helpless,” for the LORD will forgive their sins."Isaiah 33:24
Translations differ in what they optimise for. Some follow the original wording closely at the cost of a natural English sentence; others read smoothly and make interpretive choices to get there. Neither is wrong, but they produce noticeably different verses.
Each of the 15 verses below is shown in the translation you asked for, and every verse links to a page comparing all six side by side — which is usually the fastest way to see where the translators disagreed.
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The most-cited Bible verses for forgiveness (NLT) are Luke 3:3, Luke 24:47, Mark 1:4. This page collects 15 of them, each with its full passage, context and the text in six translations.
Read the verse in its surrounding passage before you use it — a verse that fits in isolation sometimes says something different in context. Compare two translations where the wording is unclear, and pick for the person who will read it rather than for the theme.
Scripture returns to forgiveness (NLT) across both testaments rather than settling it in one passage, which is why the verses on this page do not all say the same thing. Read together they give a fuller answer than any single verse does.
There is no single best translation. The NIV and NLT read most naturally and communicate well to someone outside the church; the ESV and NASB stay closer to the original wording; the KJV carries the phrasing most people recognise. Every verse here links to a page showing all six side by side.
More than any page can list. This one carries the 15 that are most often turned to for forgiveness (NLT), chosen so each stands on its own and links through to the full chapter it belongs to.