Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
His thoughts
General references
Bible References
The wicked
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."
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."
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 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
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,
James 4:8
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
His thoughts
Matthew 15:18
But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.
Matthew 23:25
"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,
Luke 11:39
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.
Acts 8:21
You have no part or share in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.
James 1:15
Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full-grown, it brings forth death.
General references
Matthew 22:9
Go therefore to the highways, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.'
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."