Bible Verses About "What Is Repentance"
Repentance is a genuine change of mind and heart about sin, turning away from it and toward God.
Repentance is a genuine change of mind and heart about sin, turning away from it and toward God.
"Repent 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 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Repentance?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Repent 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."
"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."
"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent."
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