1 Corinthians 2:8 NIV
 None of the rulers of this age   understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.  
1 Peter 2:20-23 NIV
 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.   To this   you were called,   because Christ suffered for you,   leaving you an example,   that you should follow in his steps.  “He committed no sin,   and no deceit was found in his mouth.”    When they hurled their insults at him,   he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.   Instead, he entrusted himself   to him who judges justly.  
1 Peter 3:9 NIV
 Do not repay evil with evil   or insult with insult.   On the contrary, repay evil with blessing,   because to this   you were called   so that you may inherit a blessing.  
1 Timothy 1:13 NIV
 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor   and a violent man, I was shown mercy   because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.  
Acts 3:17 NIV
 “Now, fellow Israelites,   I know that you acted in ignorance,   as did your leaders.  
Acts 7:60 NIV
 Then he fell on his knees   and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.”   When he had said this, he fell asleep.  
Genesis 50:17 NIV
 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins   and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.’   Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father.  ” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.  
Isaiah 53:12 NIV
 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great,    and he will divide the spoils   with the strong,  because he poured out his life unto death,   and was numbered with the transgressors.   For he bore   the sin of many,   and made intercession   for the transgressors.
Luke 6:27-28 NIV
 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,   bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.  
Matthew 5:44 NIV
 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,