Bible Verses About Repentance

Scriptures about turning from sin, God's call to repent, and spiritual renewal.

King James Version
19Repent 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
14If 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
30And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Acts 17:30
7I 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
9The 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
7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Isaiah 55:7
30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
Ezekiel 18:30
12Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
Joel 2:12
15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 1:15
4Or 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
19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Revelation 3:19
10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalms 51:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is repentance according to the Bible?

Repentance means a genuine change of heart and mind that leads to turning away from sin and toward God. Acts 3:19 calls believers to 'repent and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.'

Why does God call us to repent?

God desires that none perish (2 Peter 3:9) and calls all to repentance out of His goodness and love (Romans 2:4). Jesus began His ministry proclaiming 'Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand' (Mark 1:15).

Is repentance a one-time event or ongoing?

While initial repentance marks conversion, the Bible presents repentance as an ongoing posture for believers. Revelation 3:19 tells the church to be zealous and repent. 1 John 1:9 promises ongoing forgiveness as we confess sins. Sanctification involves continually turning from sin toward God throughout the Christian life.