Is there anything the one who is forgiven owes the one who was harmed and who extended forgiveness?

Yes, the one who offended can attempt to offer apologies if the person who is forgiven is aware of the wrongdoing.  Reconciliation can be facilitated by an apology and an effort to correct the wrongs.

Sometimes the forgiven perceives no wrong in the behavior and believes the forgiver is exaggerating.  In this scenario, the one who has been forgiven may nevertheless express regret by saying, “I’m sorry my actions hurt you,” as a show of goodwill rather than by acknowledging guilt that does not exist.

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