Ezekiel 33:16

Not one of the sins which he has done will be kept in mind against him: he has done what is ordered and right, life will certainly be his.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.

In Context

15If the evil-doer lets one who is in his debt have back what is his, and gives back what he had taken by force, and is guided by the rules of life, doing no evil; life will certainly be his, death will not overtake him.

17But the children of your people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: when it is they whose way is not equal.

Read all of Ezekiel 33

Cross References

Psalms 103:9His feeling will no longer be bitter; he will not keep his wrath for ever.

Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he who takes away your sins; and I will no longer keep your evil doings in mind.

Ezekiel 18:22Not one of the sins which he has done will be kept in memory against him: in the righteousness which he has done he will have life.

Micah 7:18Who is a God like you, offering forgiveness for evil-doing and overlooking the sins of the rest of his heritage? he does not keep his wrath for ever, because his delight is in mercy.

Romans 5:21That, as sin had power in death, so grace might have power through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 33:11-21

The Cavils of the People Answered. ( b. c. 587.) 10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? 11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God , I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? 12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Ezekiel 33:16