Is forgiving others basically for the self or for the one who offended?

The essence of forgiveness is this: It is a moral virtue and all moral virtues concern the good of others.  Therefore, when you forgive, you are doing this for the one who hurt you.  A consequence of forgiving is that the self usually experiences well-being.  So, forgiveness is an act of goodness toward others with a consequence of a benefit toward the self.

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