What Does the Bible Say About Sin?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on sin
The Bible addresses sin in many places, teaching that it is any thought, word, or action that goes against God's will. Sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, leading to a separation between humanity and God. The Bible emphasizes that all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, but God offers forgiveness and redemption through Jesus Christ. It encourages believers to confess their sins, repent, and strive to live a holy and righteous life.
Bible Verses About Sin
Romans 3:23KJV
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 6:23KJV
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 John 1:9KJV
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
James 4:17KJV
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
1 John 3:4KJV
“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.”
Proverbs 14:12KJV
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
James 1:15KJV
“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
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