What does the Bible say about sorry?
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The Bible teaches that sorrow for sin should lead us to humble repentance and faith in God’s merciful forgiveness through Jesus Christ. All people have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, as Romans 3:23 declares, so saying sorry is not merely regret over consequences but an honest confession before the holy God. First John 1:9 assures believers that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us because of Christ’s saving work. John 13:16 also calls us to humility, reminding us that no servant is greater than his master. True repentance receives God’s grace and bears fruit in seeking reconciliation and obedient change.
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- 1 John 1:9 8 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- Romans 3:23 5 votes
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
- John 13:16 4 votes
Most assuredly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his lord, neither one who is sent greater than he who sent him.
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