to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins,

And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.”

And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’?

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” —he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”

Judging Others

“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;

A Sinful Woman Forgiven

One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table.

Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”

And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?”

and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,

and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.