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Confession

(1) An open profession of faith (Luke 12:8). (2.) An acknowledment of sins to God (Lev. 16:21; Ezra 9:5-15; Dan. 9:3-12), and to a neighbour whom we have wronged (James 5:16; Matt. 18:15).

In the Bible

11

Verses where Confession is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Timothy 3:16

    By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

  • 1 Timothy 6:12

    Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

  • 1 Timothy 6:13

    I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

  • 2 Chronicles 30:22

    And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.

  • 2 Corinthians 9:13

    Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

  • Daniel 9:4

    And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments,

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Entries that reference Confession

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Confession references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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