All quotations, unless otherwise noted, are taken from the berean standard bible Jesus never specifically said that kidnapping was a sin, yet we know that stealing children is wrong The point is that jesus did not need to itemize sin, especially when the further revelation contained in the epistles removes all doubt as to homosexuality’s sinfulness. So yes, jesus would disapprove of elder abuse but no, he never addressed the topic directly using that particular term Much the same would have to be said with respect to the question about homosexuality Jesus did rebuke the pharisees for having a low regard for the biblical ideal of covenantal marriage
Jesus teaching in the temple, illustration from standard bible story readers, 1928 since 1980, scholars have debated the translation and modern relevance of new testament texts on homosexuality Jesus condemns the sexual sins of both homosexuals and heterosexuals with the phrase “sexual immorality” (esv), a reference to any sexual behavior outside of marriage between a man and a woman What does the bible say about homosexuality
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