Bible Verses About Homosexuality

Bible passages that address homosexuality, same-sex relationships, and sexual ethics.

King James Version
22Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.
Leviticus 18:22
13If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.
Leviticus 20:13
26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
Romans 1:26-27
9Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
10For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
1 Timothy 1:10
5And they called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them.
Genesis 19:5
7Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
Jude 1:7
11And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
1 Corinthians 6:11
4And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, 5And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Matthew 19:4-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about homosexuality?

Several passages address same-sex sexual activity: Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:26-27, and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 among others. Christians differ on interpretation — traditionalists see these as prohibiting all same-sex activity, while affirming scholars argue these address specific practices (exploitation, idolatry) rather than committed relationships.

How should Christians approach this topic?

All major Christian traditions agree on treating every person with dignity and love. The debate centers on whether biblical prohibitions apply to modern committed same-sex relationships or were addressing different cultural practices. Both traditional and affirming Christians base their views on Scripture.

What is the 'Side A' vs 'Side B' distinction among Christians?

In modern Christian discourse, 'Side A' Christians affirm same-sex marriages as compatible with Scripture, interpreting the prohibitions as addressing exploitative practices rather than loving commitments. 'Side B' Christians hold that same-sex attraction is not sinful but that sexual activity is reserved for heterosexual marriage. Both groups affirm the dignity and worth of LGBTQ+ individuals.