- In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
- Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings. - My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart
you, God, will not despise. - Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.
- Let us examine our ways and test them,
and let us return to the Lord. - But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’
- When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.Next verse!With image 
