- 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.
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.Next verse!With image 
