“Forgiveness happens (takes effect) when there is repentance from selfishness.” - G.S.MinistrDef

Philippians 2:3-5 (YLT)

3 nothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves --

4 each not to your own look ye, but each also to the things of others.

5 For, let this mind be in you that [is] also in Christ Jesus,

Philippians 2:3-5 (WEB)

3 doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; 4 each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

5 Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,