Matthew 3:2

"Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"

Matthew 4:17

From then on, Jesus began to announce, "Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"

Daniel 2:44

"During the reigns of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor its sovereignty left in the hands of another people. It will shatter and crush all of these kingdoms, and it will stand forever.

Matthew 6:10

May your kingdom come. May your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Matthew 10:7

As you go, make this announcement: "The kingdom from heaven is near!'

Mark 1:15

He said, "The time is now! The kingdom of God is near! Repent, and keep believing the gospel!"

Matthew 5:10

"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!

Matthew 5:19-20

So whoever sets aside one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom from heaven. But whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom from heaven

Luke 6:20

Then Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "How blessed are you who are destitute, because the kingdom of God is yours!

1 Kings 8:47

if they turn their hearts back to you in the land where they have been taken captive, repent, and pray to you even if they do so in the land of their captivity confessing, "We have sinned, we have committed abominations, and practiced wickedness,'

Job 42:6

As a result, I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes."

Ezekiel 33:11

"Tell them, "As certainly as I'm alive and living,' declares the Lord GOD, "I receive no pleasure in the death of the wicked. Instead, my pleasure is that the wicked repent from their behavior and live. Turn back! Turn back, all of you, from your wicked behavior! Why do you have to die, you house of Israel?'"

Matthew 5:3

"How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!

Matthew 6:33

But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.

Matthew 11:11-12

I tell all of you with certainty, among those born of women no one has appeared who is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least important person in the kingdom from heaven is greater than he.

Matthew 11:20

Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of his miracles had taken place, because they didn't repent.

Matthew 12:41

The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah. But look something greater than Jonah is here!

Matthew 13:11

He answered them, "You have been given knowledge about the secrets of the kingdom from heaven, but it hasn't been given to them,

Matthew 13:24

He presented another parable to them: "The kingdom from heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Matthew 13:31

He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom from heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field.

Matthew 13:33

He told them another parable: "The kingdom from heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened."

Matthew 13:44-45

"The kingdom from heaven is like treasure hidden in a field that a man found and hid. In his excitement he went and sold everything he had and bought that field."

Matthew 13:47

"Again, the kingdom from heaven is like a large net thrown into the sea that gathered all kinds of fish.

Matthew 13:52

Then he told them, "That is why every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom from heaven is like the master of a household who brings both new and old things out of his treasure chest."

Matthew 18:1-4

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom from heaven?"

Matthew 18:23

"That is why the kingdom from heaven may be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.

Matthew 20:1

"The kingdom from heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

Matthew 21:29-32

His son replied, "I don't want to,' but later he changed his mind and went.

Matthew 22:2

"The kingdom from heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.

Matthew 23:13

"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door to the kingdom from heaven in people's faces. You don't go in yourselves, and you don't allow those who are trying to enter to go in.

Matthew 25:1

"At that time, the kingdom from heaven will be comparable to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.

Matthew 25:14

"Similarly, it is like a man going on a trip, who called his servants and turned his money over to them.

Mark 1:4

John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 6:12

So they went and preached that people should repent.

Luke 9:2

Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

Luke 10:9-11

heal the sick that are there, and tell them, "The kingdom of God is near you!'

Luke 11:20

But if I drive out demons by the power of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.

Luke 13:3

Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die.

Luke 13:5

Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die."

Luke 15:7

In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don't need to repent."

Luke 15:10

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

Luke 16:30

"But the rich man replied, "No, father Abraham! But if someone from the dead went to them, they would repent.'

Luke 21:31

In the same way, when you see these things taking place, you will know that the kingdom of God is near.

Luke 24:47

and then repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

John 3:3-5

Jesus replied to him, "Truly, I tell you emphatically, unless a person is born from above he cannot see the kingdom of God."

Acts 2:38

Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.

Acts 3:19

Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out,

Acts 11:18

When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles."

Acts 17:30

Though God has overlooked those times of ignorance, he now commands everyone everywhere to repent,

Acts 20:21

I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:20

Instead, I first told the people in Damascus and Jerusalem, then all the people in Judea and after that the gentiles to repent, turn to God, and perform deeds that are consistent with such repentance.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For having sorrow in a godly way results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets. But the sorrow of the world produces death.

Colossians 1:13

God has rescued us from the power of darkness and has brought us into the kingdom of the Son whom he loves,

2 Timothy 2:25

and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God,

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.

Revelation 2:5

Therefore, remember how far you have fallen. Repent and go back to what you were doing at first. If you don't, I will come to you and remove your lamp stand from its place unless you repent.

Revelation 2:21

I gave her time to repent, but she refused to repent of her immorality.

Ezekiel 18:30-32

"Therefore, Israel, I'm going to judge you according to the behavior of each and every one of you," declares the Lord GOD. "So repent and turn from all your sins so that sin won't keep on being a stumbling block for you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Repent

Matthew 4:17
From then on, Jesus began to announce, "Repent, because the kingdom from heaven is near!"
Matthew 11:20
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of his miracles had taken place, because they didn't repent.
Matthew 12:41
The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah. But look something greater than Jonah is here!
Matthew 21:29
His son replied, "I don't want to,' but later he changed his mind and went.
1 Kings 8:47
if they turn their hearts back to you in the land where they have been taken captive, repent, and pray to you even if they do so in the land of their captivity confessing, "We have sinned, we have committed abominations, and practiced wickedness,'
Job 42:6
As a result, I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes."
Ezekiel 18:30
"Therefore, Israel, I'm going to judge you according to the behavior of each and every one of you," declares the Lord GOD. "So repent and turn from all your sins so that sin won't keep on being a stumbling block for you.
Ezekiel 33:11
"Tell them, "As certainly as I'm alive and living,' declares the Lord GOD, "I receive no pleasure in the death of the wicked. Instead, my pleasure is that the wicked repent from their behavior and live. Turn back! Turn back, all of you, from your wicked behavior! Why do you have to die, you house of Israel?'"
Mark 1:4
John was baptizing in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism about repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Mark 6:12
So they went and preached that people should repent.
Luke 13:3
Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die.
Luke 15:7
In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don't need to repent."
Luke 16:30
"But the rich man replied, "No, father Abraham! But if someone from the dead went to them, they would repent.'
Luke 24:47
and then repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 2:38
Peter answered them, "Every one of you must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift.
Acts 3:19
Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out,
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they calmed down, and praised God by saying, "So God has given repentance that leads to life even to gentiles."
Acts 17:30
Though God has overlooked those times of ignorance, he now commands everyone everywhere to repent,
Acts 20:21
I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance to God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Acts 26:20
Instead, I first told the people in Damascus and Jerusalem, then all the people in Judea and after that the gentiles to repent, turn to God, and perform deeds that are consistent with such repentance.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For having sorrow in a godly way results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets. But the sorrow of the world produces death.
2 Timothy 2:25
and gentle when refuting opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,
Hebrews 6:1
Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about the Messiah, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead actions, faith toward God,
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.
Revelation 2:5
Therefore, remember how far you have fallen. Repent and go back to what you were doing at first. If you don't, I will come to you and remove your lamp stand from its place unless you repent.

General references

Luke 1:16
He will bring many of Israel's descendants back to the Lord their God.
Luke 9:2
Then he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

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