What does the Bible say about molestation?

10 verses about molestation, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about molestation

1. Matthew 18:6 — But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 6 votes
2. Mark 9:42 — And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. 5 votes
3. Galatians 5:19 — Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 4 votes
4. Deuteronomy 22:25 — But if a man find a betrothed damsel in the field, and the man force her, and lie with her: then the man only that lay with her shall die: 3 votes
5. Luke 17:2 — It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 votes
6. Galatians 5:16 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 2 votes
7. Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 votes
8. Colossians 3:5 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 2 votes
9. Hebrews 10:26 — For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 2 votes
10. Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. 2 votes

Where these verses are

Galatians (2), Deuteronomy (1), Matthew (1), Mark (1), Luke (1), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), Hebrews (1), Revelation (1)

Related topics

• Child Abuse
• Living In Sin
• Harming Children
• Those Who Hurt Children
• Idolaters
• Hurting Children
• The Nature Of Man
• Living Together Not Married
• Works Of The Flesh
• Wicked
• Self Gratification
• Immorality

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.