28 occurrences in 6 translations

'Offence' in the Bible

If an unrighteous witness rise up against any man to testify against him of an offence;

Verse ConceptsPunishmentsconsequencestestifyingaccusationsapostasy

That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.

Verse ConceptsSheddingRestraints From KillingRemembering PeopleNot Avenging

And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsFaith, Necessity OfGod, The RockStumblingZion, As A SymbolProphecies Concerning ChristCapstoneDownfall Of IsraelStumbling Over ChristChrist The RockGod TrappingMessianic Prophecies

I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, Purpose OfFace Of GodRevival, Nature OfNot Seeking GodRebirth Of IsraelGuilt

But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee.

Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeethics, socialCivic DutiesLoyaltyMiracles Of ChristCitizens, Christian DutiesCoinsDivine Power Over NatureCitizenshipDo Not HinderFishtaxes

Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

Verse ConceptsNecessityWoeDenunciationsCausing Others To StumbleSure KnowledgeWoe To The WickedTemptationOvercoming AdversityOvercoming Obstacles

Without having found Him guilty of any capital offence they urged Pilate to have Him put to death;

Verse ConceptsChrist Was Killed

But, in reply, Paul said, "Neither against the Jewish Law, nor against the Temple, nor against Caesar, have I committed any offence whatever."

Verse ConceptsJustice, In Believers' LivesOrderly AccountsPlea Of InnocenceTaking The Law To Heart

If, however, I have done wrong and have committed any offence for which I deserve to die, I do not ask to be excused that penalty. But if there is no truth in what these men allege against me, no one has the right to give me up to them as a favour. I appeal to Caesar."

Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyGovernmentResigned To DeathNo Escape

They, after they had sharply questioned me, were willing to set me at liberty, because they found no offence in me for which I deserve to die.

Verse ConceptsPeople Involved In JudgementPeople Releasing Others

Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

Verse ConceptsAtonementJesus Christ, Obedience OfJustification Under The GospelSalvation, Possible To All MenLife In ChristCondemnation Of The WickedAll PeopleLife Is In ChristPatience In Relationships

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Verse ConceptsdefeatNot AshamedZion, As A SymbolCornerstoneCapstoneSaving FaithChrist The RockThe Effects Of FaithNot DisappointedDisappointment

For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

Verse ConceptsStumblingCausing Others To StumbleClean ObjectsWorking For GodEating MeatGod Turning Bad Things Into Goodpork

When you forgive a man an offence I also forgive it; for in fact what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has always been for your sakes in the presence of Christ,

Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery and DivorceThe Presence Of ChristPeople Forgiving OthersFor The Sake Of God's PeopleForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGod's ForgivenessForgiveness Kjvforgiving

Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

Verse ConceptsFree Of ChargeHumbling OneselfWhat Sin?Humble Yourselfpreachingordermyself

And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

Verse ConceptsAbolitionOffenceNecessity Of CircumcisionSignificance Of Christ's CrucifixionPersecution

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

Verse ConceptsLibertinismPredestined PlansStumblingAbuse, Of Christian FreedomProphecies Concerning ChristStumbling Over ChristPeople StumblingChrist The RockRoyal Priesthood

Related Words

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Infringement (1 instance)
Misdemeanor (1 instance)
Misdemeanour (1 instance)
Offense (60 instances)
Offensive (29 instances)
Violation (14 instances)

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