Bible Verses About

Sin

Sin, its weight, and the grace that covers it.

  1. Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

    James 4:17 · KJV

  2. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

    Romans 3:23 · KJV

  3. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Romans 6:23 · KJV

  4. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

    1 John 1:8 · KJV

  5. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,

    Mark 7:20 · KJV

  6. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

    Galatians 5:19 · KJV

  7. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

    1 Corinthians 10:13 · KJV

  8. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

    1 John 3:4 · KJV

  9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

    1 John 1:9 · KJV

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Frequently asked

What does the Bible say about sin?

Scripture speaks to sin in passages such as James 4:17, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23. For example, James 4:17 says, “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

What is a well-known Bible verse about sin?

James 4:17 — “Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

What is a short Bible verse about sin?

Romans 3:23 — “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”