Bible Verses about Conversion

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and… 2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14	Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. humility forgiveness healing
For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him. 2 Chronicles 30:9b	For the Lord your God is gracious and merciful. If you return to him, he will not continue to turn his face from you. grace repentance forgiveness

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Colossians 3:5	So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. sin desires materialism
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. salvation patience repentance
Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. Acts 3:19	Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. sin forgiveness repentance
For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live. Ezekiel 18:32	I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live! death eternal life righteousness
And rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. Joel 2:13	“Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish. heart grace love
Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. Matthew 3:8	Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. repentance life fruitfulness
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent. sin repentance Jesus
Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:7	In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! repentance joy heaven
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21	So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. salvation Word of God evil
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17	From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Jesus evangelism heaven
I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22	I have swept away your sins like a cloud. I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free. sin salvation redeemer
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7	Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. righteousness forgiveness life
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15	“The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” kingdom repentance faith
Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 1:3b	Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. repentance reliability obedience
But if a wicked person turns away from all his sins that he has committed and keeps all my statutes and does what is just and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die. Ezekiel 18:21	But if wicked people turn away from all their sins and begin to obey my decrees and do what is just and right, they will surely live and not die. sin law obedience
“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” Joel 2:12	That is why the Lord says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” fasting sadness heart
Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Revelation 3:19	I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. love life punishment
Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. Ezekiel 18:30b	Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them destroy you! sin punishment
Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. Romans 6:13	Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. sin righteousness sacrifice
Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. Luke 15:10	In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents. joy angels repentance
The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30	God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him. repentance forgiveness
Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34	Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all. righteousness sin understanding

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.