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

and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

and then have committed apostasy, to renew them again to repentance, since they are crucifying the Son of God for themselves all over again and holding him up to contempt.

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

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.”

Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Now I rejoice, not because you were made sad, but because you were made sad to the point of repentance. For you were made sad as God intended, so that you were not harmed in any way by us.

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some regard slowness, but is being patient toward you, because he does not wish for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

“I baptize you with water, for repentance, but the one coming after me is more powerful than I am – I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.