Matthew 4:17
4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach this message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Matthew 11:20
Woes on Unrepentant Cities
11:20 Then Jesus began to criticize openly the cities in which he had done many of his miracles, because they did not repent.
Matthew 12:41
12:41 The people
of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented when Jonah preached to them
– and now,
something greater than Jonah is here!
Matthew 21:29-32
21:29 The boy answered,
‘I will not.’ But later he had a change of heart
and went.
21:30 The father
went to the other son and said the same thing. This boy answered,
‘I will, sir,’ but did not go.
21:31 Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said, “The first.”
Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth,
tax collectors
and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God!
21:32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe. Although
you saw this, you did not later change your minds
and believe him.
Matthew 21:1
The Triumphal Entry
21:1 Now when they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,
Matthew 8:1
Cleansing a Leper
8:1 After he came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him.
Job 42:6
42:6 Therefore I despise myself,
and I repent in dust and ashes!
Ezekiel 18:30-32
18:30 “Therefore I will judge each person according to his conduct, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign Lord. Repent and turn from all your wickedness; then it will not be an obstacle leading to iniquity.
18:31 Throw away all your sins you have committed and fashion yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why should you die, O house of Israel?
18:32 For I take no delight in the death of anyone, declares the sovereign Lord. Repent and live!
Ezekiel 33:11
33:11 Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the sovereign
Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but prefer that the wicked change his behavior
and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil deeds!
Why should you die, O house of Israel?’
Mark 1:4
1:4 In the wilderness John the baptizer began preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Mark 1:15
1:15 He
said, “The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God
is near. Repent and believe the gospel!”
Mark 6:12
6:12 So
they went out and preached that all should repent.
Luke 13:3
13:3 No, I tell you! But unless you repent,
you will all perish as well!
Luke 13:5
13:5 No, I tell you! But unless you repent
you will all perish as well!”
Luke 15:7
15:7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner
who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people
who have no need to repent.
Luke 15:10
15:10 In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels
over one sinner who repents.”
Luke 16:30
16:30 Then
the rich man
said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead
goes to them, they will repent.’
Luke 24:47
24:47 and repentance
for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed
in his name to all nations,
beginning from Jerusalem.
Acts 2:38
2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each one of you be baptized
in the name of Jesus Christ
for
the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 3:19
3:19 Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,
Acts 11:18
11:18 When they heard this,
they ceased their objections
and praised
God, saying, “So then, God has granted the repentance
that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”
Acts 17:30
17:30 Therefore, although God has overlooked
such times of ignorance,
he now commands all people
everywhere to repent,
Acts 20:21
20:21 testifying
to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Acts 26:20
26:20 but I declared to those in Damascus first, and then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea,
and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God,
performing deeds consistent with
repentance.
Acts 26:2
26:2 “Regarding all the things I have been accused of by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that I am about to make my defense before you today,
Colossians 1:10
1:10 so that you may live
worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects
– bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
Colossians 1:2
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Colossians 2:1
2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
Hebrews 6:1-2
6:1 Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,
6:2 teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 3:9
3:9 “There your fathers tested me and tried me, and they saw my works for forty years.
Revelation 2:5
2:5 Therefore, remember from what high state
you have fallen and repent! Do
the deeds you did at the first;
if not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place – that is, if you do not repent.
Revelation 2:21
2:21 I
have given her time to repent, but
she is not willing to repent of her sexual immorality.