50 Bible Verses about Sin
Sin is not merely a list of forbidden actions; it’s a condition of the human heart that separates us from our Creator. Through these verses, we’ll discover that sin is a universal experience, and none of us are exempt. Yet, we will also find that God’s grace and love offer a way to overcome sin’s grip on our lives.
Join us as we delve into the Bible’s wisdom to gain a deeper understanding of sin, its impact on our spiritual journey, and the transformative power of God’s forgiveness. In simple Christian terms, we’ll explore the path to redemption and a renewed relationship with our Heavenly Father.
50 Bible Verses about Sin
Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
1 John 1:8
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”
Ezekiel 18:20a
“The one who sins is the one who will die.”
James 4:17
“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”
1 John 5:17
“All wrongdoing is sin.”
Psalm 51:5
“Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.”
Proverbs 24:9
“The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.”
Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
“Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”
1 John 3:4
“Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness.”
Romans 5:12
“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people because all sinned.”
Psalm 32:5
“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”
Galatians 5:19-21
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Isaiah 59:2
“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.”
Proverbs 28:13
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
Ephesians 2:1-3
“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.”
Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
Romans 14:23b
“Everything that does not come from faith is sin.”
Colossians 3:5
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”
1 Timothy 1:15
“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.”
Psalm 19:12
“But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.”
Romans 6:12
“Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.”
1 John 2:1
“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.”
Romans 3:10
“As it is written: ‘There is no one righteous, not even one.'”
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”
1 Corinthians 15:56
“The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.”
Romans 7:18-19
“For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.”
Proverbs 6:16-19
“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”
Romans 7:24-25a
“What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
Isaiah 53:6
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
1 John 3:6
“No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him.”
1 John 5:16
“If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that.”
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Ephesians 4:26-27
“In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.”
Romans 6:14
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
James 1:14-15
“But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”
1 Corinthians 10:12
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!”
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”
Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Romans 13:14
“Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”
James 4:8
“Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Romans 2:21
“You, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?”
Hebrews 12:1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
Luke 6:45
“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
1 John 1:10
“If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.”
1 Corinthians 15:34
“Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.”
2 Corinthians 5:21
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Conclusion
The Bible, through these 50 verses on sin, reminds us that while we all stumble and fall, none of us are beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. Through sincere repentance and a turning of our hearts toward Him, we can experience a profound transformation. The burden of guilt can be replaced with the assurance of God’s mercy, and the path to reconciliation with our Creator can be paved.
As we reflect on these verses, let us embrace the truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Sin, though a powerful force, does not have the final say in our lives. Instead, God’s grace and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross offer us a fresh start, a renewed spirit, and the promise of eternal life.
May these insights into sin from a biblical perspective encourage you to seek forgiveness, cultivate a closer relationship with God, and live a life marked by love, grace, and righteousness. In this journey, we find not only the acknowledgment of our flaws but also the profound beauty of God’s redemptive work in our lives.
