Overview
The Bible addresses sinlessness across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 John, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. Closely related themes include Holiness, Perfection, Grace of God and Righteousness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
Key Bible verses about sinlessness
Old Testament
New Testament
Philippians
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; judgment: or, sense
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; approve: or, try are: or, differ
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
1 Thessalonians
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. saints: or, holy ones, or, angels
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Peter
1 John
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
People in the Bible and sinlessness
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sinlessness for yourself
- Begin with Psalms 119:3, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 John, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Holiness, Perfection, Grace of God and Righteousness.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sinlessness?
The Bible addresses sinlessness across 13 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in 1 John, Philippians and 1 Thessalonians. Closely related themes include Holiness, Perfection, Grace of God and Righteousness. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about sinlessness?
The Bible references sinlessness in 13 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sinlessness?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Psalms 119:3: “They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with sinlessness?
Jesus.
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