Bible Verses About "What Is Confession in the Bible"
Confession in the Bible is the acknowledgment of sin before God and, where appropriate, before others — the doorway to forgiveness, cleansing, and restored fellowship.
Confession in the Bible is the acknowledgment of sin before God and, where appropriate, before others — the doorway to forgiveness, cleansing, and restored fellowship.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." — 1 John 1:9 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Confession in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
"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."
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."
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