The New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible contains several passages that address homosexuality. Here are some key verses:

1. Leviticus 18:22 (NKJV)
   “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.”
2. Leviticus 20:13 (NKJV)
   “If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.”
3. Romans 1:26-27 (NKJV)
   “For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.”
4. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV)
   “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”
5. 1 Timothy 1:9-10 (NKJV)
   “Knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine.”

In the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible, the Apostle Paul addresses homosexuality in several passages. Here are the key references:

1. Romans 1:26-27 (NKJV)

“For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.”

• Paul describes same-sex relations as “vile passions” and “against nature.”
• He states that such acts are the result of people turning away from God.

2. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV)

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”

• The words “homosexuals” and “sodomites” (translated from Greek terms “malakos” and “arsenokoitēs”) refer to different aspects of homosexual behavior.
• Paul includes these among other sinful behaviors that he warns will prevent people from inheriting God’s kingdom.

3. 1 Timothy 1:9-10 (NKJV)

“Knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine.”

• Paul again lists “sodomites” among sinful behaviors that go against God’s law.

Paul’s Message in Context

Paul’s writings reflect the broader biblical teachings on sexuality, emphasizing that sexual activity should be confined to marriage between a man and a woman. However, his teachings also emphasize repentance, grace, and transformation. For example, after listing sinful behaviors in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Paul follows up with 1 Corinthians 6:11 (NKJV): “And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.” This suggests that through faith in Christ, anyone—regardless of past sins—can be forgiven and transformed.

In the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible, Jesus Himself does not explicitly mention homosexuality in any of His recorded teachings. However, the broader biblical context, including both the Old and New Testaments, addresses the subject. Key Points to Consider:

1. Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Sexuality
   While Jesus does not directly speak about homosexuality, He affirms the traditional biblical view of marriage as being between a male and a female.
   • Matthew 19:4-6 (NKJV)
     And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”
2. Jesus’ Teaching on Sin and Repentance
   Jesus consistently calls for repentance and transformation for all people, regardless of the sin involved.
   • John 8:11 (NKJV)
     Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”
     (Though this was spoken to a woman caught in adultery, it reflects Jesus’ approach—grace, mercy, and a call to holiness.)

Other Biblical References Related to Homosexuality. Though Jesus does not explicitly mention homosexuality, other parts of the Bible do:

• Leviticus 18:22 (NKJV) – “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman. It is an abomination.”
• Romans 1:26-27 (NKJV) – Describes same-sex relations as unnatural and against God’s design.
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li>1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV) – Lists homosexual behavior among other sins that separate people from the kingdom of God, but also speaks of redemption through Christ (verse 11).

Jesus does not directly address homosexuality in the NKJV or any other translation. However, His teachings on marriage, sexuality, and repentance align with the broader biblical message. The New Testament, particularly Paul’s writings, addresses the topic more explicitly.