Bible Verses About Salvation

28 verses in the King James Version (KJV) and the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

At the heart of the Bible is a rescue story. These verses explain, in the Bible's own words, what salvation is: a free gift from God, received through faith in Jesus rather than earned by being good enough. They speak about new life, forgiveness, and a future that cannot be taken away. If you're exploring Christianity for the first time or want to understand it more clearly, this is a good place to start. Read slowly and ask honest questions.

John 3:16

KJV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
BSB

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:17

KJV

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
BSB

For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
John 14:6

KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Acts 4:12

KJV

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
BSB

Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 16:31

KJV

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
BSB

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”
Romans 10:9

KJV

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
BSB

that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:10

KJV

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
BSB

For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.
Romans 10:13

KJV

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
BSB

for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Romans 6:23

KJV

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

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 3:23

KJV

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

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Romans 5:8

KJV

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
BSB

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Ephesians 2:8

KJV

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
BSB

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
Ephesians 2:9

KJV

Not of works, lest any man should boast.
BSB

not by works, so that no one can boast.
Titus 3:5

KJV

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
BSB

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 5:17

KJV

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
BSB

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
1 John 5:11

KJV

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
BSB

And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
1 John 5:12

KJV

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
BSB

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 1:9

KJV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
BSB

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
John 1:12

KJV

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
BSB

But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
John 5:24

KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
John 10:28

KJV

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
BSB

I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.
Acts 2:21

KJV

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
BSB

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Acts 2:38

KJV

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
BSB

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 6:2

KJV

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
BSB

For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
Psalm 62:1

KJV

Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
BSB

In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.
Isaiah 12:2

KJV

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
BSB

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Luke 19:10

KJV

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
BSB

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Revelation 3:20

KJV

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
BSB

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

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