Jesus emphasized the importance of forgiveness in his teachings, emphasizing the need to forgive others in order to receive forgiveness from God. In Matthew 6:14-15, he says, "For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Jesus exemplified forgiveness in his own life, even forgiving those who crucified him, showing us the true power and grace that comes from letting go of anger and resentment towards others.