Overview
The Bible addresses propitiation across 12 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Romans, Colossians and 2 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Atonement, Reconciliation With God, Atonement, the and God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about propitiation
New Testament
Romans
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; set forth: or, foreordained remission: or, passing over
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. atonement: or, reconciliation
2 Corinthians
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. committed: Gr. put in us
Colossians
And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. having: or, making
And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in: or, by your mind in
In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
People in the Bible and propitiation
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying propitiation for yourself
- Begin with Romans 3:25, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Romans, Colossians and 2 Corinthians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Atonement, Reconciliation With God, Atonement, the and God.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about propitiation?
The Bible addresses propitiation across 12 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Romans, Colossians and 2 Corinthians. Closely related themes include Atonement, Reconciliation With God, Atonement, the and God. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about propitiation?
The Bible references propitiation in 12 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention propitiation?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Romans 3:25: “Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; set forth: or, foreordained remission: or, passing over”
Which people in the Bible are associated with propitiation?
Jesus.
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