Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Condemnation?

21 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Condemnation in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about condemnation. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

21
Total Verses
5
Old Testament
16
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Condemnation

  1. 1
    Psalms 34:22
    The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. desolate: or, guilty
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 40:11
    Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 103:10
    He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 35:3
    Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 43:25
    I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Matthew 11:20
    Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
    KJV
  7. 7
    Matthew 11:21
    Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 11:22
    But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Matthew 11:23
    And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Matthew 11:24
    But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
    KJV

Subtopics of Condemnation

According to men's deserts
Apostates ordained to
Chastisements are designed to rescue us from
Conscience testifies to the justice of
Hypocrisy
Impenitence
Inseparable consequence of sin
Of the wicked, an example
Oppression
Pride
Saints are delivered from, by Christ
The law is the ministration of
The law testifies to the justice of
The sentence of God against sin
Unbelief
Unbelievers remain under
Universal, caused by the offence of Adam

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Condemnation? (5 Verses)

The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. desolate: or, guilty
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Condemnation? (16 Verses)

Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather , that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.
Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.
Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Condemnation

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about condemnation. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about condemnation and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about condemnation is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on condemnation needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about condemnation with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about condemnation, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about condemnation?
Explore what the Bible says about condemnation. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 21 key verses about condemnation spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about condemnation are there?
There are 21 key Bible verses about condemnation compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about condemnation?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about condemnation is Psalms 34:22 — "The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. desolate: or, guilty"
Where in the Bible does it talk about condemnation?
Condemnation is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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