repentance

The 17 most-voted verses about repentance, from 10 books, ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 4:17 (BSB)

¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 4:17 (KJV)

From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 4:17 (WEB)

Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Acts 3:19 (BSB)

¶ Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Acts 3:19 (KJV)

“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,

Acts 3:19 (WEB)

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9 (BSB)

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

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.

2 Peter 3:9 (WEB)

and 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, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (BSB)

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

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.

2 Chronicles 7:14 (WEB)

He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy.

Proverbs 28:13 (BSB)

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

Proverbs 28:13 (KJV)

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Proverbs 28:13 (WEB)

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 3:2 (BSB)

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

Matthew 3:2 (KJV)

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

Matthew 3:2 (WEB)

Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance.

Matthew 3:8 (BSB)

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

Matthew 3:8 (KJV)

Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!

Matthew 3:8 (WEB)

“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”

Mark 1:15 (BSB)

And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Mark 1:15 (KJV)

and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and God’s Kingdom is at hand! Repent, and believe in the Good News.”

Mark 1:15 (WEB)

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Luke 5:32 (BSB)

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

Luke 5:32 (KJV)

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Luke 5:32 (WEB)

No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

Luke 13:3 (BSB)

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Luke 13:3 (KJV)

I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.

Luke 13:3 (WEB)

I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent.

Luke 15:7 (BSB)

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Luke 15:7 (KJV)

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.

Luke 15:7 (WEB)

Peter replied, “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 (BSB)

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Acts 2:38 (KJV)

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.

Acts 2:38 (WEB)

When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

Acts 11:18 (BSB)

When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.

Acts 11:18 (KJV)

When they heard these things, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!”

Acts 11:18 (WEB)

Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

Acts 17:30 (BSB)

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Acts 17:30 (KJV)

The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,

Acts 17:30 (WEB)

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Romans 2:4 (BSB)

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Romans 2:4 (KJV)

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Romans 2:4 (WEB)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (BSB)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (KJV)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9 (WEB)

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Revelation 3:19 (BSB)

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Revelation 3:19 (KJV)

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Revelation 3:19 (WEB)

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