13 Bible Verses About Absolution

One of God's attributes is His mercy, which finds expression in the forgiveness of sins—what we call absolution, referring to sacramental pardon within the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

With Hozana, discover 13 Bible verses about absolution, associated with pardon and deliverance.

13 Biblical Teachings on Absolution

1. "David said to Nathan, 'I have sinned against the Lord.' Nathan replied, 'The Lord has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.'" (2 Samuel 12:13)

2. "'Come now, let us settle the matter,' says the Lord. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'" (Isaiah 1:18)

3. "A seraph flew to me with a live coal in his hand... He touched my mouth and said, 'Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.'" (Isaiah 6:6–7)

4. "Some men brought to Him a paralyzed man... When Jesus saw their faith, He said, 'Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.'" (Matthew 9:2)

5. "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19)

6. "Jesus said to the paralyzed man, 'Son, your sins are forgiven.'" (Mark 2:5)

7. "Who can forgive sins but God alone?" (Mark 2:7)

8. "To give His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins." (Luke 1:77)

9. "Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little." Then Jesus said to her, 'Your sins are forgiven.'" (Luke 7:47–48)

10. "If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:23)

11. "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out." (Acts 3:19)

12. "Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them." (Romans 4:7–8)

13. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

With Hozana, Let’s Experience Forgiveness!

With Hozana, let’s rediscover God’s mercy and experience His pardon.

For this, we invite you to join these prayer communities:

• Pray for Divine Mercy

• Ignatian Novena to the Sacred Heart

FAQ on Absolution and Repentance

What is the sin that God does not forgive?

This refers to the sin against the Holy Spirit, as Jesus explains in Mark 3:
"Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin." (Mark 3:28–29)
This means that if someone consciously and willfully rejects the Spirit of mercy, they cut themselves off from the very source of forgiveness.

Which verse can I use to ask God for forgiveness?

A powerful verse to express repentance is:
"Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to Your love remember me, for You, Lord, are good." (Psalm 25:7)

What is the Psalm of repentance?

Several Psalms express repentance, but Psalm 51 is especially profound for seeking God’s mercy:
"Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." (Psalm 51:9–10)