Sin

Sin, wrongdoing against God, is described from the third chapter of Genesis onward. This page lists verses on its origin, its universality, its consequences, and its forgiveness.

Origin

• Genesis 3:6
  And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
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• Romans 5:12
  Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
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All have sinned

• Romans 3:23
  For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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• Psalm 51:5
  Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
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• 1 John 1:8
  If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
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• Ecclesiastes 7:20
  For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
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What sin is

• 1 John 3:4
  Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
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• James 4:17
  Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
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Consequences

• Romans 6:23
  For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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• Isaiah 59:2
  But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
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Forgiveness

• 1 John 1:9
  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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• Psalm 32:5
  I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
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See also

• Repentance
• Forgiveness
• Salvation

Notes

1. Verses are quoted in the translation chosen in the Translation menu at the top of the page. See Translations for sources and copyright notices.
2. Each reference links to the full chapter so the verse can be read in context.