ἄφεσις
aphesis
forgiveness
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Occurrences in Scripture
17 total occurrences across the text
According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.
Matthew 26:28for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.
Mark 1:4John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Mark 3:29but whoever may blaspheme against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.”
Luke 1:77to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins,
Luke 3:3He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,
Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim release to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, to deliver those who are crushed,
Luke 24:47and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 2:38Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 5:31God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
Acts 10:43All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.”
Acts 13:38Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins,
Acts 26:18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Ephesians 1:7in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
Colossians 1:14in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.
Hebrews 10:18Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.