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What the Bible Says About Sincerity

Overview

The Bible addresses sincerity across 36 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, 2 Corinthians and Ephesians. Closely related themes include Simplicity, Ministers, Truth and Conduct, Christian. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Hezekiah, Bartholomew and Eunice.

Key Bible verses about sincerity

Old Testament

New Testament

People in the Bible and sincerity

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying sincerity for yourself

  • Begin with Joshua 24:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms, 2 Corinthians and Ephesians each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, Hezekiah and Bartholomew and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Simplicity, Ministers, Truth and Conduct, Christian.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about sincerity?

The Bible addresses sincerity across 36 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, 2 Corinthians and Ephesians. Closely related themes include Simplicity, Ministers, Truth and Conduct, Christian. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Hezekiah, Bartholomew and Eunice.

How many Bible verses are about sincerity?

The Bible references sincerity in 36 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention sincerity?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 24:14: “Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with sincerity?

Jesus, Hezekiah, Bartholomew, Eunice and Lois.

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