Bible stories about forgiveness new testament

Here are some Bible stories about forgiveness in the New Testament:

  1. The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35): Jesus teaches that forgiveness is essential, using the example of a servant who is forgiven a large debt, but then refuses to forgive a smaller debt owed to him by another servant.
  2. The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11): Jesus forgives a woman who has been caught in the act of adultery, despite the demands of the Pharisees that she be stoned to death.
  3. The Story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32): The prodigal son returns home after squandering his inheritance, and his father forgives him and welcomes him back with open arms.
  4. Peter's Denial and Jesus' Forgiveness (Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-19): After Peter denies Jesus three times, Jesus forgives him and restores him to his position as a leader in the early Christian church.
  5. The Forgiveness of the Roman Centurion (Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10): Jesus forgives a Roman centurion's servant, who is paralyzed and suffering from a terminal illness.
  6. The Forgiveness of the Woman with the Issue of Blood (Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:21-34, Luke 8:40-48): Jesus forgives a woman who has been bleeding for 12 years, and heals her of her affliction.
  7. The Forgiveness of the Thief on the Cross (Luke 23:32-43): One of the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus asks for forgiveness, and Jesus forgives him, promising him paradise.
  8. The Forgiveness of the Disciples (John 13:1-17): Jesus washes the feet of his disciples, including Judas, who would later betray him, and teaches them to forgive one another.
  9. The Forgiveness of the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 2:5-11): Paul encourages the Corinthians to forgive a brother who has sinned against them, and to restore him to their fellowship.
  10. The Forgiveness of God (Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13): The apostle Paul teaches that God forgives us when we confess our sins and turn to him in repentance.

These stories and teachings emphasize the importance of forgiveness in the Christian life, and demonstrate Jesus' willingness to forgive others, even those who have sinned against him.