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even the worst sinner can be redeemed
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More joy in Heaven over one sinner who repents than ninety-nine righteous people who’ve got nothing to repent.
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Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Far too pure for the sinners who run this godless theocracy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Several verses emphasize that two or more people should work together to help, restore or confront a sinner, focusing on restoration through witnesses, gentle guidance and shared strength.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Her message to the rest of us sinners is simple.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Far too pure for the sinners who run this godless theocracy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Several verses emphasize that two or more people should work together to help, restore or confront a sinner, focusing on restoration through witnesses, gentle guidance and shared strength.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Her message to the rest of us sinners is simple.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sinner
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“Sinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinner. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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sinner
noun
sin·ner
ˈsin-ər 
: one that sins
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