Bible Verses About "What Does Repentance Look Like"
Biblical repentance is a complete change of mind about sin — turning from rebellion toward God, demonstrated by the prodigal son who 'came to himself' and returned home.
Biblical repentance is a complete change of mind about sin — turning from rebellion toward God, demonstrated by the prodigal son who 'came to himself' and returned home.
"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 "What Does Repentance Look Like?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out."
"I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What Is Repentance?
Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Acts 17:30
What Does the Prodigal Son Story Teach About God?
Luke 15:20 · Luke 15:22-23 · Luke 15:32
How Does God Forgive Sin?
1 John 1:9 · Psalm 103:12 · Ephesians 1:7
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
How Are You Saved According to the Bible?
Ephesians 2:8-9 · Romans 10:9-10 · John 14:6
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