forgiveness
Origin of forgiveness
Related Words for forgiveness
reprieve, mercy, remission, compassion, vindication, clemency, dispensation, amnesty, grace, absolution, charity, extenuation, lenity, exculpation, quittance, condonation, impunity, quarter, justification, acquittalExamples from the Web for forgiveness
Contemporary Examples of forgiveness
Distraught, confused and ashamed, both men broke down in the courtroom, weeping like children and begging for forgiveness.
If it goes against their religion, all they have to do is ask for forgiveness.
Christian Right-Wingers Love Porn: New Studies Suggest the Bible Belt Has A Kinky SideAurora Snow
October 11, 2014
Not literally, but that was the impression I got; the hug was all-encompassing compassion, forgiveness and acceptance.
She said she would also tell the pope to focus first on prevention, instead of forgiveness.
Sex-Abuse Victims to Pope: Stop Begging for Forgiveness and Just Stop the AbuseBarbie Latza Nadeau
July 7, 2014
Francis met with rape victims Monday and begged for their forgiveness.
Sex-Abuse Victims to Pope: Stop Begging for Forgiveness and Just Stop the AbuseBarbie Latza Nadeau
July 7, 2014
Historical Examples of forgiveness
If you have forfeited man's respect and esteem, there is a God with whom there is mercy and forgiveness.
Life in LondonEdwin Hodder
I prayed for forgiveness, and asked God to direct and protect me.
Biography of a SlaveCharles Thompson
And I am not going to ask your forgiveness, or anything of that sort.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
The impenitent have no promise of forgiveness, and therefore cannot have faith.
An Explanation of Luther's Small CatechismJoseph Stump
Special assurance of forgiveness is also given in Confession and Absolution.
An Explanation of Luther's Small CatechismJoseph Stump