Bible Verses About "Repentance vs. Remorse — What's the Difference"
Remorse is feeling sorry for sin or its consequences; repentance is a Spirit-given change of mind that turns from sin to God and bears fruit in changed action.
Remorse is feeling sorry for sin or its consequences; repentance is a Spirit-given change of mind that turns from sin to God and bears fruit in changed action.
"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death." — 2 Corinthians 7:10 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Repentance vs. Remorse — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."
"That they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance."
"Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself... and went and hanged himself."
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How to Stop Sinning?
Romans 6:14 · Galatians 5:16 · 1 John 1:9
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Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Acts 17:30
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2 Corinthians 7:10 · Psalm 51:17 · Matthew 27:3
What Is the Unforgivable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 · Mark 3:29 · Hebrews 6:4-6
Why Did Jesus Have to Die on the Cross?
Romans 5:8 · Isaiah 53:5 · 2 Corinthians 5:21
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