13 Bible Verses About Redemption
In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses (Ephesians 1:7). Redemption is a purchase - a price paid to set captives free. These verses trace what it cost, what it bought, and why those he bought belong to him forever.
in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love; in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, the blood of Christ;
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree,”
being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;
for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption.
Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and worked redemption for his people;
They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book, and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood, out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,
Israel, hope in Yahweh, for with Yahweh there is loving kindness. With him is abundant redemption.
But of him, you are in Christ Jesus, who was made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption:
Common questions
What does redemption mean in the Bible?
Redemption is a purchase that sets captives free: “in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses” (Ephesians 1:7). God “delivered us out of the power of darkness” into the kingdom of his Son (Colossians 1:13–14).
Which Bible verses are about redemption?
Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:13–14, Titus 2:14, and 1 Peter 1:18–19 are foundational. They describe the price Christ paid — his own blood — to free and forgive his people.
What price was paid for our redemption?
1 Peter 1:18–19 says we were redeemed “not with corruptible things … but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish … the blood of Christ.” Redemption cost God his Son, and those he bought belong to him forever.