Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Making Excuses?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Making Excuses in the Bible
What does the Bible say about making excuses? Browse 14 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Making Excuses
- 1Genesis 3:12
“And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.”
KJV - 2Exodus 4:10
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore , nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
KJV - 3Exodus 4:13
“And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. wilt: or, shouldest”
KJV - 4Proverbs 22:13
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
KJV - 5
- 6Proverbs 28:13
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
KJV - 7
- 8Matthew 7:21
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
KJV - 9Matthew 12:36
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
KJV - 10Matthew 25:24
“Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Making Excuses? (7 Verses)
“And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.”
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore , nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
“And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send. wilt: or, shouldest”
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
“The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.”
“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
“Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Making Excuses? (6 Verses)
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
“Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:”
“And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.”
“And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.”
“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: so: or, that they may be”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Making Excuses
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about making excuses. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about making excuses 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 making excuses 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 making excuses needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about making excuses 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 making excuses, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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