Bible Verses about 'Repentance'

Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. Matthew 3:8

Produce good fruit as proof of your repentance. Matthew 3:8	Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance! conversion repentance life
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. sin repentance conversion

Such godly sorrow results in repentance that leads to salvation and causes no regret, whereas worldly sorrow produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10	For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world produces death. worrying sadness repentance
Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” Acts 19:4	Paul said, “John indeed baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe in the one who would come after him, that is, in Christ Jesus.” baptism conversion faith
The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance. salvation patience conversion
In the same way, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. Luke 15:7	I tell you that even so there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance. conversion repentance joy
I baptize you with water for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is more powerful than I am. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11	I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit. baptism conversion Holy Spirit
Go and learn what this text means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I have come to call not the righteous but sinners. Matthew 9:13	But you go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. mercy righteousness sacrifice
Therefore, let us leave behind the basic teaching about Christ and advance toward maturity. We must not be forever laying the foundation: repentance for actions that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms and the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2	Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let’s press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God, of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. conversion faith baptism
And if then my people who bear my name humble themselves and pray to me and seek my presence as they turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear them from heaven and forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14	If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. humility forgiveness healing
Repent, therefore, and be converted so that your sins may be wiped away. Acts 3:19	Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. conversion sin forgiveness
However, if we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all wrongdoing. 1 John 1:9	If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. sin purification evil
No one who conceals his transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and renounces them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13	He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. sin confession mercy
For the Lord, your God, is gracious and compassionate, and he will not turn his face away from you if you return to him. 2 Chronicles 30:9b	Yahweh your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you if you return to him. grace repentance conversion
From that day forward Jesus began to proclaim the message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.” Matthew 4:17	From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Jesus conversion evangelism
If your brother should sin, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. Even if he wrongs you seven times a day, and comes back to you seven times to say, ‘I am sorry,’ you must forgive him. Luke 17:3b-4	If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him. sin repentance forgiveness
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you waverers. James 4:8	Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners. Purify your hearts, you double-minded. sin purification righteousness
I reprove and discipline all those whom I love. Therefore, be sincere in your desire to repent. Revelation 3:19	As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent. love life punishment
I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Repent and live! Ezekiel 18:32	“For I have no pleasure in the death of him who dies,” says the Lord Yahweh. “Therefore turn yourselves, and live!” conversion death eternal life
Rend your hearts and not your garments, and turn back to the Lord, your God. For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and always prepared to relent from punishing. Joel 2:13	Tear your heart and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity. heart grace love
God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, but now he commands people everywhere to repent. Acts 17:30	The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent. repentance conversion forgiveness
The time of fulfillment has arrived, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15	And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.” kingdom conversion repentance
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Luke 13:3	I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. conversion repentance punishment
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,’ says Yahweh of Armies, ‘and I will return to you,’ says Yahweh of Armies. conversion repentance reliability
Peter answered, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38	Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” forgiveness Spirit baptism