For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
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ἄφεσις
G859 · áphesis · af'-es-is · Greek
Strong’s definition
freedom; (figuratively) pardon
KJV usage
:--deliverance, forgiveness, liberty, remission.
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Mapped occurrences
John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins;
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.