Matthew 9:13
But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
Matthew 15:18-19
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.
Matthew 23:25-26
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence.
Mark 7:21
For from within, out of the heart of men, come evil thoughts, fornications, theft, murder, adultery,
Mark 7:23
All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man."
Luke 7:47
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little."
Luke 11:39-40
But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
Luke 15:24
for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' And they began to be merry.
Acts 3:19
Repent therefore, and turn again, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Acts 8:21-22
You have no part or share in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.
Acts 26:20
but declared first to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and perform deeds worthy of their repentance.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither the immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor sexual perverts,
Ephesians 1:6-8
to the praise of his glorious grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
1 Timothy 1:15-16
It is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom I am the foremost.
James 1:15
Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full-grown, it brings forth death.
James 4:8-10
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Romans 5:16-21
And the free gift is not like the effect of that one man's sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the gift following many trespasses brings justification.