'Amending' in the Bible

And he went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sin;

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents [that is, changes his inner self—his old way of thinking, regrets past sins, lives his life in a way that proves repentance; and seeks God’s purpose for his life].”