To give His people the knowledge of salvation By the forgiveness of their sins,

And he came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins;

And seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”

The scribes and the Pharisees began thinking of the implications, saying, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, except God alone?”

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

But so 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, get up, and pick up your stretcher, and go home.”

For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little, loves little.”

And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.”

And then those who were reclining at the table with Him began saying to themselves, “Who is this man who even forgives sins?”

And forgive us our sins, For we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation.’”

Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.”

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