What does the Bible say about sin?

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The King James Bible addresses sin in several passages:

Romans 3:23 (KJV)

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Romans 6:23 (KJV)

23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 John 1:8-9 (KJV)

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 4:17 (KJV)

17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Isaiah 59:2 (KJV)

2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

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