Fornication in the Bible: Key Verses from the King James Version
In short
The King James Bible uses "fornication" for the Greek porneia, which it renders that way 26 times. Paul tells readers to "flee fornication" (1 Corinthians 6:18), lists it among the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19) and presents marriage as the remedy (1 Corinthians 7:2). Churches differ on how broadly the term applies.
What the full article will cover
- Which Bible verses mention fornication?
- What did Paul mean by "flee fornication"?
- Why does the KJV say fornication when newer Bibles say sexual immorality?
- How do Catholics, Protestants and Latter-day Saints read these verses?
- Does the Bible treat fornication as worse than other sins?
Frequently asked questions
- How many times does fornication appear in the KJV?
- Is fornication the same as adultery in the Bible?
- Does the Bible define fornication?
- Is fornication forgivable in Christian teaching?
Sources
- kingjamesbibleonline.org — https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/1-Corinthians-6-18/
- kingjamesbibleonline.org — https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/1-Corinthians-7-2/
- kingjamesbibleonline.org — https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Galatians-5-19/
- kingjamesbibleonline.org — https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Acts-15-29/
- blueletterbible.org — https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g4202/kjv/tr/0-1/
General information, not legal or religious advice.