What does the Bible say about reconciliation?

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Reconciliation appears in the Sermon on the Mount, in 2 Corinthians 5, and in Romans 12.

In Matthew 5:23-24:

23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; 24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

In 2 Corinthians 5:18:

18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

In Romans 12:18:

18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

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