1 Timothy 2:4
to the God who desires all men to be saved and to attain the knowledge of the Truth.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow with what he promises, according to certain people's idea of slowness; no, he is longsuffering for your sake, he does not wish any to perish but all to betake them to repentance.
Luke 15:4-7
"Which of you with a hundred sheep, if he loses one, does not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one till he finds it?
Luke 15:10
So, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over a single sinner who repents."
Luke 15:22-24
But the father said to his servants, 'Quick, bring the best robe and put it on him, give him a ring for his hand and sandals for his feet,
Luke 15:32
We could not but make merry and rejoice, for your brother here was dead and has come to life again, he was lost but he has been found.' "
James 2:13
for the judgment will be merciless to the man who has shown no mercy ??whereas the merciful life will triumph in the face of judgment.