Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Offenses?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Offenses in the Bible
What does the Bible say about offenses? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 9 Verses About Offenses
- 1Proverbs 6:16
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
KJV - 2Proverbs 18:19
“A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.”
KJV - 3Matthew 5:39
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
KJV - 4Matthew 18:15
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
KJV - 5Matthew 18:21
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
KJV - 6
- 7Luke 6:30
“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.”
KJV - 8Luke 17:3
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
KJV - 9
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Offenses? (2 Verses)
“These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: unto: Heb. of his soul”
“A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Offenses? (7 Verses)
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
“Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
“Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.”
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Offenses
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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 offenses. 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 offenses 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 offenses 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 offenses needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about offenses 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 offenses, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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