What Does the Bible Say About Sin?

Romans 3:23

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

1 John 1:9

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”

James 4:17

“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”

Isaiah 59:2

“But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.”

1 John 3:4

“Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness.”

Proverbs 28:13

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”