Acts 26:20

but I declared to those in Damascus first, and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds consistent with repentance.

Matthew 3:8

Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, "Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this saying means: 'I want mercy and not sacrifice.' For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners."

Acts 9:35

All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

Psalm 22:27

Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him! Let all the nations worship you!

Isaiah 55:7

The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.

Jeremiah 31:19-20

For after we turned away from you we repented. After we came to our senses we beat our breasts in sorrow. We are ashamed and humiliated because of the disgraceful things we did previously.'

Lamentations 3:40

(Nun) Let us carefully examine our ways, and let us return to the Lord.

Ezekiel 18:30-32

"Therefore I will judge each person according to his conduct, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign Lord. Repent and turn from all your wickedness; then it will not be an obstacle leading to iniquity.

Hosea 12:6

But you must return to your God, by maintaining love and justice, and by waiting for your God to return to you.

Hosea 14:2

Return to the Lord and repent! Say to him: "Completely forgive our iniquity; accept our penitential prayer, that we may offer the praise of our lips as sacrificial bulls.

Matthew 3:2

"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

Matthew 21:30-32

The father went to the other son and said the same thing. This boy answered, 'I will, sir,' but did not go.

Mark 6:12

So they went out and preached that all should repent.

Luke 1:16

He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God.

Luke 3:8-14

Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance, and don't begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!

Luke 13:3

No, I tell you! But unless you repent, you will all perish as well!

Luke 13:5

No, I tell you! But unless you repent you will all perish as well!"

Luke 15:7

I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.

Luke 15:10

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."

Luke 19:8-9

But Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, half of my possessions I now give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much!"

Luke 24:46-47

and said to them, "Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day,

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

Acts 9:19-29

and after taking some food, his strength returned. For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus,

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles."

Acts 11:26-30

and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught a significant number of people. Now it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.

Acts 13:46-48

Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, "It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.

Acts 14:15-21

"Men, why are you doing these things? We too are men, with human natures just like you! We are proclaiming the good news to you, so that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them.

Acts 15:19

"Therefore I conclude that we should not cause extra difficulty for those among the Gentiles who are turning to God,

Acts 17:30

Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,

Acts 20:21

testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 22:17-22

When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance

Acts 26:17

I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you

Romans 2:4

Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God's kindness leads you to repentance?

Romans 11:18-20

do not boast over the branches. But if you boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

2 Corinthians 3:16

but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

Ephesians 4:17-25

So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

Ephesians 6:1-9

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

For people everywhere report how you welcomed us and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

2 Timothy 2:25-26

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

Titus 2:2-13

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

1 Peter 1:14-16

Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,

1 Peter 2:9-12

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 4:2-5

in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires.

2 Peter 1:5-8

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;

Revelation 2:5

Therefore, remember from what high state you have fallen and repent! Do the deeds you did at the first; if not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place -- that is, if you do not repent.

Revelation 2:21

I have given her time to repent, but she is not willing to repent of her sexual immorality.

Revelation 3:3

Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.

Revelation 16:11

They blasphemed the God of heaven because of their sufferings and because of their sores, but nevertheless they still refused to repent of their deeds.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

General references

Bible References

And at

Acts 9:28
So he was staying with them, associating openly with them in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.
Acts 22:17
When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance

And then

Acts 26:17
I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you
Acts 13:46
Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, "It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.
Acts 14:16
In past generations he allowed all the nations to go their own ways,
Acts 22:21
Then he said to me, 'Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.'"
Romans 11:18
do not boast over the branches. But if you boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

And do

Isaiah 55:7
The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans. They should return to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.
Matthew 3:8
Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance,
Luke 3:8
Therefore produce fruit that proves your repentance, and don't begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that God can raise up children for Abraham from these stones!
Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, half of my possessions I now give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much!"
Ephesians 4:17
So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.
Titus 2:2
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.
1 Peter 1:14
Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 4:2
in that he spends the rest of his time on earth concerned about the will of God and not human desires.
2 Peter 1:5
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;

General references

Proverbs 14:25
A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

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