Bible Verses About Mistakes
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for mistakes, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 663 votes, led by 1 John 1:9. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Mistakes
1 John 1:9102 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Hebrews 13:838 votes
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
James 1:1437 votes
But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Romans 13:436 votes
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans 12:1931 votes
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Proverbs 28:1327 votes
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Matthew 5:38-3927 votes
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
Isaiah 41:1026 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
James 3:226 votes
For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
1 Peter 5:6-721 votes
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Hebrews 4:1219 votes
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Psalms 37:2418 votes
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Romans 10:918 votes
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
1 Timothy 5:818 votes
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Malachi 3:617 votes
For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
Matthew 26:52-5416 votes
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
2 Timothy 3:16-1716 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Psalms 139:13-1415 votes
For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
Proverbs 24:1613 votes
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
Matthew 5:4813 votes
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Philippians 3:1313 votes
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
Psalms 46:112 votes
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Luke 1:3711 votes
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Romans 8:2811 votes
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
2 Timothy 3:1611 votes
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
What does the Bible say about mistakes?
Readers most often cite 1 John 1:9 on the subject of mistakes. Across 663 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Hebrews 13:8, James 1:14, Romans 13:4. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.