Bible verses about "repentance" | Twentieth_Century

¹⁷ At that time Jesus began to proclaim-- "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."

⁸ Let your life, then, prove your repentance;

³⁸ "Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized every one of you in the Faith of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

³ No, I tell you; but, unless you repent, you will all perish as they did.

⁴ Or do you think lightly of his abundant kindness, patience, and forbearance, not realizing that his kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

³⁰ True, God looked with indulgence on the days of men's ignorance, but now he is announcing to every one everywhere the need for repentance,

¹⁸ On hearing this statement, they said no more, but broke out into praise of God. "So even to the Gentiles," they exclaimed, "God has granted the repentance which leads to Life!"

⁹ The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise, as some count slowness; but he is forbearing with you, as it is not his will that any of you should perish, but that all should be brought to repentance.

⁹ If we confess our sins, God may be trusted, in his righteousness, to forgive us our sins and purify us from all wickedness.

¹⁹ Therefore, repent and turn, that your sins may be wiped away; so that happier times may come from the Lord himself,