Matthew 4:17

Jesus Chooses Some Followers

¹⁶ the people which sat in darkness, saw a great light: and to those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung up." ¹⁷ from that time Jesus began to preach, "Repent, said he, for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh." ¹⁸ Now as Jesus was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting their net into the sea: for they were fishermen.

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Matthew 3:2

and saying, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh."

Mark 1:14-15

But after John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, spreading the good news of the kingdom of the Messiah.

Luke 24:47

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preach'd in his name, among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.

Acts 11:18

Having heard this, they were appeas'd, and glorified God, saying, God has then granted salvation likewise to the gentiles, on the terms of their repentance.

Acts 17:30

God has been pleas'd to over-look this state of ignorance: but now he enjoins all men every where to repent:

Acts 20:21

remonstrating both to Jews and Gentiles the advantages of a sincere repentance, and of believing

Matthew 9:13

go then and learn the meaning of that expression, "I will have mercy and not sacrifice:" for I am not come to call saints, but sinners.

Matthew 10:7

and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.

Matthew 11:12

Messiah is greater than he.) for ever since the appearance of John the Baptist the gospel kingdom is as it were invaded, and people of the most violent passions enter into it with zeal.

Matthew 13:9

he that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Matthew 13:11

to whom he answered, because you are allowed to know the mysteries of the gospel-dispensation, but to them it is not allowed.

Matthew 13:24

Another parable he propos'd to them in these words. the state of the gospel in this world may be compar'd to a man who sowed good grain in his field:

Matthew 13:47

Again, the gospel-kingdom is like a net that is cast into the sea, and draws all sorts of fish:

Matthew 25:1

The kingdom of the Messiah will then be such, as when ten virgins took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Luke 5:32

I came not to call saints, but sinners to repentance. Then they ask'd him, how comes it that John's disciples,

Luke 9:2

then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.

Luke 10:11-14

and cry, "we shake off the dust, that sticks to our feet, against you: but take notice, the kingdom of God has been near you."

Luke 15:7

I tell you, that there shall likewise be greater joy in heaven for one sinner that repents, than for ninety nine just persons, that need no repentance.

Luke 15:10

even so, I assure you, the angels in heaven rejoice, when any one sinner becomes a penitent.

Acts 3:19

repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshment shall come from the presence of the Lord, who shall send Jesus Christ,

Acts 26:20

first I warn'd the people of Damascus, of Jerusalem, of all Judea, and then the Gentiles, to repent, and turn to God, by acting suitably to their repentance.

2 Timothy 2:25-26

with great temper and meekness informing those, who differ in opinion; because he does not know, but God may change their minds, by convincing them of the truth.

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith: