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Noun aphesis (forgiveness, release) in the Gospels-Acts
(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)
Matthew
| 26: 28 | for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness (aphesis) of sins. |
Mark
| 1: 4 | John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness (aphesis) of sins. |
| 3: 29 | but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit can never have forgiveness (aphesis), but is guilty of an eternal sin" - |
Luke
| 1: 77 | to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness (aphesis) of their sins. |
| 3: 3 | He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness (aphesis) of sins, |
| 4: 18 | "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release (aphesis) to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed released (aphesis), |
| 24: 47 | and that repentance and forgiveness (aphesis) of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. |
Acts
| 2: 38 | Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness (aphesis) of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. |
| 5: 31 | God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness (aphesis) of sins. |
| 10: 43 | All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness (aphesis) of sins through his name." |
| 13: 38 | Let it be known to you therefore, my brothers, that through this man forgiveness (aphesis) of sins is proclaimed to you; |
| 26: 18 | to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness (aphesis) of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' |
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