Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about disobedience?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about disobedience?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes disobedience in different contexts.
The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines disobedience as “Neglect or refusal to obey; violation of a command or prohibition; the omission of that which is commanded to be done, or the doing of that which is forbid; breach of duty prescribed by authority.”
Now armed with a basic definition of disobedience, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word disobedience, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about disobedience, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about disobedience and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Disobedience?
2 Corinthians 10:6
“And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.”
Ephesians 5:6
“Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.”
Romans 5:19
“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”
Ephesians 2:2-3
“Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”
Colossians 3:6
“For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:”
Hebrews 2:2
“For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;”
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