What Does The Bible Say About Forgive Them Even When They Are Not Sorry?

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Owen
Owen
2026-04-15 12:08:54
Ephesians 4:32 is my go-to: 'Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.' The 'just as' part guts me—Christ forgave us while we were actively rebelling. No 'sorry' required. Peter asked if forgiving someone seven times was enough (Matthew 18:21–22), and Jesus basically said, 'Try seventy-seven.' It’s not about fairness; it’s about breaking cycles.

I wrestle with this when coworkers take credit for my ideas. Forgiving feels like letting them win. But the Bible frames it as disarming the conflict. No warm fuzzies needed—just obedience. Hard? Absolutely. But the alternative—stewing in resentment—is exhausting.
Hazel
Hazel
2026-04-15 15:10:28
The Bible's stance on forgiveness is pretty radical, honestly. It doesn't condition forgiveness on the other person's remorse—Jesus set that standard when He prayed for those crucifying Him, saying, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' That moment in Luke 23:34 blows my mind every time. It’s not about whether they deserve it; it’s about freeing yourself from bitterness.

Paul doubles down in Romans 12:14–21, telling believers to bless persecutors and leave vengeance to God. Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. I’ve struggled with this, especially when someone ghosts you after a fight. But holding onto anger just makes everything heavier. The Bible frames forgiveness as a gift you give yourself, not a reward for the offender’s apology. Still hard to live out, though.
Leah
Leah
2026-04-16 20:50:01
Ever notice how Jesus’ parables about mercy—like the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18—don’t include a scene where the debtor grovels? The king just cancels the debt. Period. That’s the wild thing about biblical forgiveness: it mirrors grace, which by definition is undeserved. Colossians 3:13 says 'bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.' And how did He forgive? Proactively. While we were still sinners (Romans 5:8).

I used to think this was unrealistic until I saw a friend forgive her ex who never apologized. She said clinging to resentment felt like 'keeping his luggage in my mental closet.' The Bible’s approach is less about the offender’s heart and more about yours—which is frustratingly beautiful.
Ursula
Ursula
2026-04-19 07:02:10
Man, this topic hits close to home. My grandma used to quote Matthew 6:14–15 like it was her job: 'If you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.' Harsh? Maybe. But it’s a recurring biblical theme—forgiveness isn’t optional. Joseph forgave his brothers before they repented (Genesis 50:20), and the prodigal son’s father ran to him while the kid was still covered in pig filth (Luke 15). The Bible treats forgiveness like ripping off a bandage—do it fast, even if it stings. I think the logic is that waiting for an apology gives the other person power over your peace.
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