In our human thinking, we tend to categorize sins as big or small, light or severe. Some sins are more scandalous in society, while others are more acceptable or quietly overlooked. But Scripture takes a different approach. In God’s eyes, all sin is a falling short of His perfect holiness. Whether it’s a lie or a murder, disobedience or envy, sin separates us from God and reveals our need for a Savior.
This truth is both humbling and freeing. It’s humbling because it strips away our pride and reminds us that we all stand equally guilty before a holy God. But it’s also freeing because it means no one is beyond the reach of His grace. The ground is level at the foot of the cross. From the thief to the Pharisee, from the adulteress to the self-righteous, Jesus extended the same offer of forgiveness and redemption.
The Bible doesn’t teach that one sin is worse than another in terms of separating us from God. All sin needs the same remedy: the blood of Jesus. And all sinners, no matter what they’ve done, are invited into the same grace. This post compiles 35 Bible verses that reveal how God views sin and how His mercy covers all equally.
Bible Verses Proving That No Sin Is Greater Than the Other
1. Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
2. James 2:10
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
3. Isaiah 64:6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags.
4. Romans 3:10
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.
5. Galatians 3:22
But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
6. John 8:7
He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
7. 1 John 1:8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
8. Matthew 7:1-2
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged.
9. Romans 2:1
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself.
10. 1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
11. Romans 5:12
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
12. Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
13. Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sinneth, it shall die.
14. Matthew 5:28
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
15. Proverbs 24:9
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
16. Mark 7:20-23
That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts… all these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
17. Psalm 14:3
They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
18. Romans 11:32
For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
19. Luke 18:13-14
God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other.
20. 1 Timothy 1:15
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
21. 2 Corinthians 5:21
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
22. Colossians 2:13
And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses.
23. Titus 3:3-5
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived… but after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared.
24. Isaiah 1:18
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.
25. Luke 15:21-22
Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight. But the father said… bring forth the best robe.
26. Psalm 103:10-12
He hath not dealt with us after our sins… as far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
27. 1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified… by the Spirit of our God.
28. Acts 10:34-35
God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
29. Hebrews 8:12
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.
30. Micah 7:18-19
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity? He will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
31. Romans 4:7-8
Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
32. Jeremiah 31:34
For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.
33. Ephesians 2:4-5
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us… hath quickened us together with Christ.
34. Matthew 21:31
Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
35. John 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About All Sin Being Equal
The Word of God makes it clear that no sin is too small to matter and no sin is too great to be forgiven. When we compare sins or measure ourselves against others, we misunderstand grace. God doesn’t rank sins. He views all sin as rebellion against His holiness and all sinners as people in need of His mercy. The good news is that Jesus died once for all. His sacrifice covers every form of sin. Whether it’s pride, jealousy, hatred, or murder, the blood of Christ is sufficient. This truth should not lead us to excuse sin but to realize that we all need the same Savior. It brings us to a place of humility and reminds us to show the same grace to others that God has shown to us. No matter your past, God offers the same hope and a new beginning. And no matter the sin, the door of forgiveness is wide open through Jesus.
Say This Prayer
Dear Lord, I thank You for the truth that no sin is beyond Your forgiveness. Help me not to judge others or rank sins in my mind, but to remember that we all fall short of Your glory. I receive Your grace today with humility and gratitude. Cleanse my heart, renew my spirit, and teach me to live in the freedom of Your mercy. Let me never feel too far gone, and may I extend that same compassion to others who need it. Thank You for loving me and saving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.