Friend, you will find the updated list of sins below. Then, below that, you will find the older “Official List of Sins.” This may be a bit confusing but it helps us to keep track of the contents. So, first, the new and updated list, then the older but longer list.
Sins:
Updated List of Sins from
the New Testament
Sadly, we realize that most people take sin far too casually. Some in the world don’t even believe in the reality of sin while others just pass it off as something that everyone does, thus it is not a “big deal” and we shouldn’t allow it to bother us! Yet those who believe God and His inspired Word know that sin is what will condemn, destroy, and lead most people to eternal ruin! (See 1 John 1-5) Thus, we must carefully read God’s Word and study the meaning and results of sin. Further, we must realize that Jesus is the answer to the disaster of sin for He gives us forgiveness! With this in our mind, let’s study a list of sins mentioned in the New Testament!
[We realize that in the past we offered an older list of sins found in the whole Bible. We called it an “Official List of Sins.” However, this former list was very dated with many of the sins taken from inferior translations and the list needed much work to bring it up-to-date. We have now entirely updated the list, using the terms from modern and more accurate translations, particularly the New American Standard Bible. We offer to you the newer list below. We hope that this list will be something that you will find of interest and also will find useful.
Most of the sins in the following list will be offered with many different Scriptural passages. This should make this list much more usable than it otherwise would be. Thus, we hope that you will find this listing to be helpful to you. The list will be arranged alphabetically with the verses following. A listing such as this is bound to have certain verses that need to be worked on, thus please let me know what needs to be changed or corrected.]
Adultery—Matthew 5:27-28, 32; 19:9, 18; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Mark 7:21; John 8:1-11
Anger—Galatians 5:20; Ephesians 4:26, 31; 6:4; Colossians 3:8; James 1:19-20
Anger with one’s brother—Matthew 5:22
Arrogance—2 Timothy 3:2; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 2 Timothy 3:2; 1 Corinthians 4:6, 18,19; 5:2; 8:1; 13:4
Bitterness—Ephesians 4:31; Hebrews 12:15; Romans 2:24; 3:14; Acts 8:23; James 2:7
Blasphemy—Mark 8:38; Acts 18:6
Boasting—Romans 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:2; Galatians 5:26; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 5:6
Brutality—2 Timothy 3:3
Brother going to Law against brother—1 Corinthians 6:1-7
Carousing—Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:21; 1 Peter 4:3
Clamor—Ephesians 4:31
Complaining—Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:9; James 5:9
Conceit—2 Timothy 3:4
Coveting—Mark 7:22; Ephesians 5:5; Acts 20:33; Romans 13:9; 1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 6:1
Cowardice—Revelation 21:8
Deceit—Mark 7:22; Acts 13:10; Romans 1:29; 1 Peter 3:10
Defrauding—1 Corinthians 6:7-8
Denying Christ—Matthew 10:33; Luke 12:9; 1 John 2:22-23
Desiring praise of men—John 12:43
Disobedience to parents—Romans 1:30; 2 Timothy 3:2; Titus 3:3
Divisions—1 Corinthians 1:10
Divorce—Matthew 5:32; 19:9; Mark 10:11-12; Luke 16:18
Drinking parties—1 Peter 4:3
Drunkenness—Romans 13:13; 15: 13; Ephesians 5:18; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:3
Eating the Bread or drinking the Cup unworthily—1 Corinthians 11:27
Effeminacy—1 Corinthians 6:9
Enmities—Galatians 5:20
Envy—Mark 7:22; Galatians 5:26; Titus 3:3
Evil thoughts—Mark 7:21; Matthew 15:19
False witnessing—Matthew 15:19
Fathers, provoking children to wrath—Colossians 3:21
Fearfulness—Matthew 10:26, 28
Filthiness—Ephesians 4:3
Fleshliness–1 Corinthians 3:3
Foolishness—Mark 7:22; Titus 3:3
Foolish talking—Ephesians 5:4
Fornication (or sexual immorality)—Mark 7:21; Matthew 15:19; 1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19
Greed—Ephesians 4:19; 5:3; 2 Peter 2:14
Lust, lusting—1 Peter 4:3; Titus 3:3
Haters of God—Romans 1:30
Hatred—2 Timothy 3:3; Titus 3:3
Homosexuality—1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10; Romans 1:26-27
Hypocrisy—Matthew 23:13,23, 25; 23, 27,28, 29; Mark 12:15; Luke 12:1; Romans 12:9
Idolatry—1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:9; Galatians 5:20; Revelations 21:8; Ephesians 5:5
Immorality (see also Fornication)—Galatians 5:19; Revelation 21:8; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; 6:13, 18
Impurity—Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 5: 3, 5
Jealousy—Galatians 5:20; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; James 3:16
Jesting—Ephesians 5:4
Judging—Matthew 7:1-5; Romans 2:1; 14:13; Luke 6:37 James 4:11
Knowing to do good but not doing it—James 4:17
Laying up treasures on earth—Matthew 6:19-21; 19:21; 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Luke 12:21, 33; 18:22
Legal matters, court–1 Corinthians 6:1-6
Living for pleasure—2 Timothy 3:4
Lovers of self—2 Timothy 3:2
Loving another person more than Jesus—Matthew 10:37; Luke 14:26
Lusting after a woman—Matthew 5:27-28; 1 Peter 4:3; Matthew 18:9
Lying—Revelation 21:8, 27; 22:15; Ephesians 4:25; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 11:31; Galatians 1:20; 2 Timothy 2:7
Malice—Romans 1:29; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 5:8; Titus 3:3; 2 Peter 2:1
Man praying or prophesying with head covered—1 Corinthians 11:4-16
Murder—Revelation 21:8; Mark 7:21; 5:21; 10: 19; 19:18; Luke 18:20; Romans 1:29; 1 Peter 3:15; 4:15; Matthew 15:19
Murmuring, complaining—Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:9; James 5:9
Pride—Mark 7:22; 1 Peter 5:5, 6; James 4:6; Matthew 23:12; Luke 14:11; 18;14
Prostitution–1 Corinthians 615-16
Quarrels—James 4:1-2; 1 Corinthians 1:11; 2 Timothy 2:23
Reviling—1 Corinthians 4:17; 5:11; 6:10; 5:11; 2 Timothy 3:2; 1 Peter 2:23
Sensuality—Galatians 5:19; Mark 7:22; Romans 13:13; 2 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Peter 4:3; Ephesians 4:19; 2 Peter 2:2
Slander—Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:22; Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 Corinthians 4:13; Romans 1:30
Sorcery—Galatians 5:20; Revelation 21:8, 15; 9:21; 18:23
Speaking against the Holy Spirit—Matthew 12:32; Luke 12:10
Stealing—Ephesians 4:28; 13:9; Matthew 19:18; Mark 10:19; Luke 18:20; Romans 2:21; 13:9
Strife, quarreling—Galatians 5:20; Romans 1:29; 13:13; 1 Corinthians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:20; 1 Timothy 6:4
Swearing an oath—Matthew 6:34-37; James 5:12
Swindling—1 Corinthians 5:10-11; 6:10
Thievery, theft—1 Corinthians 6:10; Mark 7:21; John 10:1, 8; 1 Peter 4:15; Matthew 15:19
Treachery—2 Timothy 3:4
Unbelief, lack of faith—James 1:6; Mark 9:24; Hebrews 3:12, 19; 1 Timothy 5:8; 2 Corinthians 6:14-15; 7:13; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Titus 1:15; Revelation 21:8
Unforgiveness—Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:25-26
Ungodliness—Romans 1:18; 4:5; 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:9; 2 Timothy 2:16; Titus 2:12; 2 Peter 2:5, 6, 7
Ungratefulness—2 Tmothy 3:2; Romans 1:21; Luke 6:35; 2 Timothy 3:2
Unholiness—2 Timothy 3:2; Hebrews 12:14
Unrighteousness—Romans 1:18, 29; 2:8; 6:13; 1 John 1:9; 5:17; 1 Corinthians 6:9
Wickedness—Mark 7:22; Luke 11:39; Acts 8:22; Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:8, 13; Ephesians 6:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:10, 12; 2 Timothy 2:19
Woman cutting her hair short—1 Corinthians 1:14-15
Woman with her Head uncovered—1 Corinthians 11:5-16
Woman speaking or teaching in public—1 Timothy 2:11-15; 1 Corinthians 11:33-37
Wrath—Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; 1 Timothy 2:8
Wrong–1 Corinthians 6:8
You have now come to the end of our list. We hope that you have found this to be enlightening and helpful. As you can see, the listing of sins here is much more complete and helpful than the previous one. Spend some time not only looking over this list but also use it for your own blessing. Also, you will want to use this to help and bless others you know. May God bless you!
–Richard Hollerman
Official List of Sins
(New Testament)
[Some of you may be interested in this list of sins. We did not originate the list but there are some helpful things here. We are aware that some of the terms are taken from the KJV and they have changed meanings since that time.
Sin is dreadfully evil and disastrous. It is “utterly sinful” (Romans 7:13b) and “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). And yet the average person treats sin in a very casual way and may not even be concerned at all about committing this offense against God! See what you think of the list. Could you add to the list? Or change it in any way? If we were to use a more recent and literal translation, we would change the wording of some of the points. RH]
Here, as laid out by the Sin book, are the 124 sins listed in the new testament (in alphabetical order). Definitions will accompany those that are not self-evident. Though I may edit it somewhat, all definitions are taken straight from the pamphlet. For those who are interested in context, the pamphlet lists the source of each. I will not list them here, but if you want to know email me. I’ll let you know whatever information you need to look it up.
Anyway, get out paper and a pencil and see how you measure up!
- Abusers of Self: Self polluters, having unnatural lusts
- Adultery (Note: Only for those who have been married)
- Anger
- Backbiters: Those who speak evil of those who are absent
- Banqueting: A drinking party
- Becoming a Stumbling Block to a Weak Brother Through Our Liberty: Taking liberty to do things without thinking of the effect on a weaker brother’s conscience.
- Being Angry With One’s Brother: Expressing unkind thought or action toward others
- Bitterness
- Blasphemy
- Boasting
- Brawling
- Brother Going to Law Against Brother: No definition given, so I’ll wing it. Bringing legal action against another. If someone has a better definition, please let me know.
- Burying our Talents: Not making wise use of what God gave us
- Calling One’s Brother A Fool: Ridiculing another
- Chambering: Unmarried people living and sleeping together
- Clamor: Loud, continued noises
- Complaining
- Contentious: Quarrelsome
- Corrupt Communications: Unprofitable or impure language
- Covenant Breakers: Lightly breaking a solemn or legal pact.
- Covetousness
- Craftiness: Cunningness
- Debate
- Deceit
- Defiling the Body
- Defraud
- Denying Christ
- Desiring the Praise of Men: Doing things to gain praise.
- Despiteful
- Dishonesty
- Disobedience to Parents
- Divisions: Forming splits or schisms in groups
- Divorce
- Double Tongued: Making insincere statements
- Drunkenness
- Eating the Bread, or Drinking The Lord’s Cup Unworthily: Taking communion while living in sin
- Effeminate: Unmanly or womanish man.
- Emulations: Ambition to excel
- Envy
- Evil Concupiscence: Longing or desire for forbidden things.
- Evil Eye: Having selfish motives
- Evil Thoughts: Worthless, injurious, or depraved thoughts
- Extortion
- Fathers Provoking Children to Wrath: Frustrating children through harsh treatment and/or failure to communicate.
- Fearful: Discouraged, anxious, faithless
- Filthiness
- Filthy Lucre: Receiving personal gain through unrighteousness.
- Finding Faults With Others While Having a Greater Fault Ourself
- Foolishness
- Foolish talking : Silliness.
- Giving False Witness
- Fornication
- Giving Offense: Causing another to fall spiritually by our example.
- Greediness
- Guile: Deceit
- Haters of God
- Hatred
- Having Evil Treasures in the Heart: (The definition doesn’t make any more sense).
- Having Pleasure in Them That Do Things Worthy of Death: Enjoying the company of sinners.
- Hearing the Sayings of Christ, but Not Following Them
- Heresies: Religious opinion different from established Scripture.
- Highmindedness: Arrogant
- Hypocrisy
- Idle Words: Words of no value.
- Idolatry: Loving someone or something more than God.
- Implacable: Refusing to be appeased
- Inordinate Affection: Passion, lust.
- Inventors of Evil Things: Those who contrive evil ways to satisfy their carnal lusts.
- Jesting: Talking to make others laugh.
- Judging
- Knowing to Do Good, but Doing it Not
- Lasciviousness: Lustful, wanton, exciting lust.
- Laying Up Treasures on Earth: Pursuing material success at the expense of spiritual things.
- Living in Pleasure: Fond of luxury and sensual pleasure/gratification.
- Lovers of Self
- Loving Another Person More Than Jesus
- Lusting After a Woman
- Lying
- Maliciousness
- Malignity: Being harmful or dangerous, bad character.
- A Man Prophesying or Praying With His Head Covered.
- Mockery
- Murder
- Murmuring: Grumbling, secretly complaining
- Presumptuous
- Pride: Self esteem.
- Puffed Up: Overestimating of one’s ability or knowledge.
- Purloining
- Railing: Slander
- Reveling: Overindulgence at feasts, merrymaking.
- Rioting
- Seditions: Stirring up opposition against authority.
- Self Will: Arrogant
- Speaking Against the Holy Spirit
- Sorcery: Practicing magic with aid from evil spirits.
- Speaking Evil of Dignities: Speaking ill of those to be honored.
- Stealing
- Stiff-Necked and Uncircumcised in Hearts and Ears: Obstinate
- Strife: Quarreling, seeking superiority
- Striker: Ready to Fight
- Swearing: To take oath (as in court).
- Teaching for Doctrine the Commandments of Men: Neglecting God’s commandments by manmade interpretation or commandments.
- Traitors
- Trusting in Riches
- Not Entering by the Door Into the Sheepfold: Seeking salvation through means other than the blood of Christ.
- Unbelief: Lack of faith.
- Uncleanness
- Unforgiving Heart
- Unmerciful
- Unrighteousness: Moral wrongfulness.
- Unthankfulness
- Vain Jangling: Babbling.
- Variance: Strife
- Voluntary Humility: False humilty.
- Wantonness: Lustful, morally unrestrained.
- Whisperers: Secretly spreading false or slanderous information.
- Whoremongers: One who associates with whores, a male prostitute.
- Witchcraft
- Wickedness: Evil practices, crime.
- Without Normal Affection: Hardhearted.
- Without Understanding: Unwise
- Wrath
- Woman Cutting Her Hair
- Woman Prophesying or Praying With Her Head Uncovered
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