Jesus teaches that forgiveness is essential and deeply connected to love and mercy. He emphasizes that forgiving others is necessary for receiving forgiveness from God, stating, "If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you" (Matthew 6:14). Jesus promotes limitless forgiveness, telling Peter to forgive "seventy-seven times," implying forgiveness should be boundless. He illustrates forgiveness through parables such as the unforgiving servant and the prodigal son, showing that forgiveness involves kindness, mercy, and letting go of resentment. Jesus also models forgiveness personally, forgiving those who sinned against him, including praying, "Father, forgive them," for those who crucified him. He teaches to forgive even repeated offenses and to love enemies, bless those who curse, and pray for those who mistreat (Luke 6:27-28). Forgiveness is not about denying wrongdoing but about an intentional choice to release resentment and extend mercy, which mirrors God's forgiving nature towards humanity. Overall, Jesus' teaching on forgiveness is radical, requiring continual mercy and compassion, as fundamental to living as his disciples and maintaining right relationships with God and others.