Romans 4:7

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 32:1-2 : 1 By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned! 2 How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
  • Luke 7:47-50 : 47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little.” 48 Then Jesus said to her,“Your sins are forgiven.” 49 But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves,“Who is this, who even forgives sins?” 50 He said to the woman,“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
  • Ps 130:3-4 : 3 If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you? 4 But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.
  • Isa 40:1-2 : 1 The Lord Returns to Jerusalem“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God. 2 “Speak kindly to Jerusalem, and tell her that her time of warfare is over, that her punishment is completed. For the LORD has made her pay double for all her sins.”
  • Jer 33:8-9 : 8 I will purify them from all the sin that they committed against me. I will forgive all their sins which they committed in rebelling against me. 9 All the nations will hear about all the good things which I will do to them. This city will bring me fame, honor, and praise before them for the joy that I bring it. The nations will tremble in awe at all the peace and prosperity that I will provide for it.’
  • Mic 7:18-20 : 18 Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love? 19 Who will once again have mercy on us? Who will conquer our evil deeds? Who will hurl all our sins into the depths of the sea? 20 You will be loyal to Jacob and extend your loyal love to Abraham, which you promised on oath to our ancestors in ancient times.
  • Matt 9:2 : 2 Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic,“Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven.”
  • Ps 51:8-9 : 8 Grant me the ultimate joy of being forgiven! May the bones you crushed rejoice! 9 Hide your face from my sins! Wipe away all my guilt!
  • Ps 85:2 : 2 You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin.(Selah)

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  • Ps 32:1-2
    2 verses
    89%

    1By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

    2How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

  • Rom 4:8
    85%

    8blessed is the one against whom the Lord will never count sin.”

  • Rom 4:4-6
    3 verses
    82%

    4Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.

    5But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness.

    6So even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

  • Luke 7:47-49
    3 verses
    74%

    47Therefore I tell you, her sins, which were many, are forgiven, thus she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little loves little.”

    48Then Jesus said to her,“Your sins are forgiven.”

    49But those who were at the table with him began to say among themselves,“Who is this, who even forgives sins?”

  • Ps 85:2
    73%

    2You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin.(Selah)

  • Prov 28:13
    73%

    13The one who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses them and forsakes them will find mercy.

  • Eph 1:7
    72%

    7In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of his grace

  • Luke 5:20
    72%

    20When Jesus saw their faith he said,“Friend, your sins are forgiven.”

  • Matt 5:7-8
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    72%

    7“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

    8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

  • Ps 51:9
    72%

    9Hide your face from my sins! Wipe away all my guilt!

  • Mark 2:5
    72%

    5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic,“Son, your sins are forgiven.”

  • Col 1:14
    72%

    14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

  • Ps 32:5
    72%

    5Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said,“I will confess my rebellious acts to the LORD.” And then you forgave my sins.(Selah)

  • Rom 3:24-25
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    24But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

    25God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.

  • Acts 13:38
    71%

    38Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through this one forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,

  • Mark 3:28
    71%

    28I tell you the truth, people will be forgiven for all sins, even all the blasphemies they utter.

  • Matt 5:4
    70%

    4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

  • Ps 65:3
    70%

    3Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

  • Ps 38:4
    70%

    4For my sins overwhelm me; like a heavy load, they are too much for me to bear.

  • Ps 130:3-4
    2 verses
    70%

    3If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?

    4But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.

  • Ps 51:2
    70%

    2Wash away my wrongdoing! Cleanse me of my sin!

  • Isa 64:5
    70%

    5You assist those who delight in doing what is right, who observe your commandments. Look, you were angry because we violated them continually. How then can we be saved?

  • Luke 1:77
    70%

    77to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.

  • Mark 2:7
    69%

    7“Why does this man speak this way? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

  • Eph 4:32
    69%

    32Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

  • Ps 37:22
    69%

    22Surely those favored by the LORD will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out.

  • 1 John 1:8-9
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    69%

    8If we say we do not bear the guilt of sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.

    9But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.

  • Ps 103:3
    69%

    3He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,

  • Ps 51:4
    69%

    4Against you– you above all– I have sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. So you are just when you confront me; you are right when you condemn me.

  • Job 14:17
    69%

    17My offenses would be sealed up in a bag; you would cover over my sin.

  • Heb 8:12
    69%

    12“For I will be merciful toward their evil deeds, and their sins I will remember no longer.”

  • Heb 10:17
    69%

    17then he says,“Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no longer.”

  • Rom 3:9
    69%

    9The Condemnation of the World What then? Are we better off? Certainly not, for we have already charged that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin,

  • Ps 84:5
    69%

    5How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

  • Rom 11:27
    69%

    27And this is my covenant with them, when I take away their sins.”

  • Matt 5:10
    69%

    10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

  • Mic 7:18
    69%

    18Who is a God like you? Who forgives sin and pardons the rebellion of those who remain among his people? Who does not stay angry forever, but delights in showing loyal love?

  • Matt 9:2
    69%

    2Just then some people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic,“Have courage, son! Your sins are forgiven.”

  • Rom 6:7
    69%

    7(For someone who has died has been freed from sin.)

  • Rom 4:22
    68%

    22So indeed it was credited to Abraham as righteousness.

  • Rom 4:24
    68%

    24but also for our sake, to whom it will be credited, those who believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.