15 Bible Verses about Making Mistakes

For in many respects we often stumble. If any man never stumbles in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

bearing with one another and forgiving each other, if any one has a grievance against another. Just as Christ the Lord forgave you, so must you forgive.

You were running your race nobly. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?

In answer Jesus said: "You err because you do not know the Scriptures, nor the power of God.

For it is better that you suffer for doing right, if such be God's will, than for doing wrong;

He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness,

let him know that he who brings a sinner back from the error of his ways, saves his soul from death, and hides a multitude of sins.

For if the first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need for a second.

Rebuke offenders publicly, so that others also may take warning.

For I am not overstepping the limits of my authority, as though I reached you not; since I have already come even as far as Corinth to proclaim the gospel of Christ.

"and you shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

Peter answered, "Master, if it is you, bid me come to you upon the water."

For what credit is it if, when you are struck for a fault, you take it patiently? But if when you are doing well and suffer for it, you always take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

"Is not this the reason for your error," Jesus answered them, "that you know not the Scripture nor the power of God?

Live like free men; and yet do not make your freedom a cloak for misconduct, but be the slaves of God.