Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Cross References (31)

  • Colossians 3:12–13 (90)

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentl

  • Matthew 6:14–15 (65)

    For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

  • Mark 11:25 (60)

    And when you stand to pray, if you hold anything against another, forgive it, so that your Father in heaven will forgive

  • 1 Peter 3:8–9 (51)

    Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:10 (46)

    If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ

  • Ephesians 5:1 (43)

    Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

  • Luke 6:37 (40)

    Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiv

  • Luke 6:35 (39)

    But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, a

  • Matthew 6:12 (31)

    And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.

  • Luke 17:4 (30)

    Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

  • 1 Corinthians 13:4 (29)

    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

  • Psalms 145:9 (28)

    The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.

  • Romans 12:10 (24)

    Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

  • Romans 12:20–21 (24)

    On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap

  • 1 John 2:12 (24)

    I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

  • 1 John 1:9 (21)

    If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  • Matthew 18:21–35 (21)

    Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven ti

  • Psalms 112:4–5 (21)

    Light dawns in the darkness for the upright—for the gracious, compassionate, and righteous.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:7 (20)

    So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

  • James 5:11 (19)

    See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome fr

  • Genesis 50:17–18 (19)

    ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they d

  • Luke 1:78 (18)

    because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

  • Ruth 2:20 (17)

    Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the livi

  • Luke 11:4 (17)

    And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”

  • Proverbs 12:10 (17)

    A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:6 (17)

    in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;

  • Psalms 112:9 (17)

    He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

  • Proverbs 19:22 (17)

    The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

  • Acts 28:2 (16)

    The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and co

  • Isaiah 57:1 (16)

    The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous

  • 2 Peter 1:7 (15)

    and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.