Acts 26:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁰ Instead, I preached to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem and in all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ but shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ But made known openly first of all to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout the whole land of Judea, and also among the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works and live lives consistent with and worthy of their repentance.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

Common English Bible

²⁰ Instead, I proclaimed first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to the whole region of Judea and to the Gentiles. My message was that they should change their hearts and lives and turn to God, and that they should demonstrate this change in their behavior.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ But I preached, first to those who are at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and then to the entire region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, so that they would repent and convert to God, doing the works that are worthy of repentance.

Acts 26:20 Cross References

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked one abandon his way and the sinful one his thoughts; let him return to the  Lord, so that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will freely forgive.

Jeremiah 18:11

So now, say to the men of Judah and to the residents of Jerusalem, “This is what the Lord says: Look, I am about to bring harm to you and make plans against you. Turn now, each from your evil way, and correct your ways and your deeds.”

Jeremiah 35:15

Time and time again  I have sent you all my servants the prophets, proclaiming, ‘Turn, each one from his evil way,  and correct your actions. Stop following other gods to serve them.  Live in the land that I gave you and your ancestors.’ But you did not pay attention or obey me.

Lamentations 3:40

Let’s examine and probe our ways, and turn back to the  Lord.

Hosea 12:6

But you must return to your God. Maintain love and justice, and always put your hope in God.

Hosea 14:2

Take words of repentance with you and return to the  Lord. Say to him, ‘Forgive all our iniquity and accept what is good, so that we may repay you with praise  from our   lips.

Matthew 3:2

and saying, ‘Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near! ’

Matthew 3:8

Therefore produce fruit  consistent with  repentance.

Matthew 4:17

From then on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, because the kingdom of heaven   has come near.’

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.   , For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.’

Mark 6:12

So they went out and preached  that people should repent.

Luke 1:16

He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

Luke 13:3

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well.

Luke 13:5

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well.’

Luke 15:10

I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels   over one sinner who repents.’

Luke 15:7

I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven   over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who don’t need repentance.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this they became silent. And they glorified God, saying, ‘So then, God has given repentance resulting in life even to the Gentiles.’

Acts 15:19

Therefore, in my judgement, we should not cause difficulties for those among the Gentiles who turn to God,

Acts 17:30

‘Therefore, having overlooked  the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent,

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, ‘Repent  and be baptised,  each of you, in the name  of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance towards God  and faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:17

I will rescue you from your people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them

Acts 26:19

‘So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent  and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out,

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, ‘Go, for this man is my chosen instrument   to take my name to Gentiles,   kings, and Israelites.

Acts 9:35

So all who lived in Lydda and Sharon  saw him and turned to the Lord.

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of his kindness,  restraint,  and patience,  not recognising  that God’s kindness  is intended to lead you to repentance?

2 Corinthians 3:16

but whenever a person turns  to the Lord, the veil is removed.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly grief produces death.

Ephesians 4:17

Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thoughts.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

for they themselves report  what kind of reception  we had from you: how you turned  to God from idols  to serve the living  and true  God

Revelation 16:11

and blasphemed the God of heaven  because of their pains and their sores, but they did not repent of their works.

Revelation 2:21

I gave her time to repent,   but she does not want to repent of her sexual immorality.

Revelation 2:5

Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.   Otherwise, I will come to you   and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

Revelation 3:3

Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. If you are not alert, I will come   like a thief, and you have no idea at what hour I will come upon you.