Bible Verses About repentance
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Repentance is turning back to God — and He runs to meet us. These verses are for confession and fresh starts.
Start with 1 John 1:9, Acts 3:19, 2 Chronicles 7:14; read each passage in its chapter.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Read in contextActs 3:19
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.
Read in context2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Read in contextPsalm 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Read in contextLuke 15:7
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Read in context2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise... he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Read in contextJoel 2:13
Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.
Read in contextProverbs 28:13
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Read in contextIsaiah 55:7
Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Read in contextMatthew 4:17
From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
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