Bible Verses About Repenting from Sin

"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."

"If 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."

"Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin."

"I 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."

"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent."

"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."

"Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness."

"For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death."

"The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

"Let 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."

What does the Bible say about repenting from sin?

Repentance is the doorway to restoration. It is more than feeling sorry — it is a decisive turning away from sin and toward God. Key King James Version passages include Acts 3:19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 18:30. This page collects 10 KJV verses about repenting from sin, each quoted in full.

What is true repentance?

True repentance involves godly sorrow for sin (2 Corinthians 7:10), confession to God (1 John 1:9), a decisive turning away from sinful behavior, and a turning toward God in obedience and faith.

Can you repent too many times?

God's mercy is limitless. While repentance should be genuine and lead to changed behavior, God always welcomes a sincere, repentant heart. Luke 15:7 shows heaven rejoices over every act of genuine repentance.