Acts 26:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁰ but declared first to those at Damascus, then at Jerusalem and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and perform deeds worthy of their 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁰ But to them first that are at Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and unto all the country of Judea, and to the Gentiles did I preach, that they should do penance, and turn to God, doing works worthy of penance.

Acts 26:20 Cross References

Psalm 22:27

All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him.

Isaiah 55:7

let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Jeremiah 18:11

Now, therefore, say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: ‘Thus says the Lord, Behold, I am shaping evil against you and devising a plan against you. Return, every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your doings.’

Jeremiah 35:15

I have sent to you all my servants the prophets, sending them persistently, saying, ‘Turn now every one of you from his evil way, and amend your doings, and do not go after other gods to serve them, and then you shall dwell in the land which I gave to you and your fathers.’ But you did not incline your ear or listen to me.

Lamentations 3:40

Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!

Hosea 12:6

“So you, by the help of your God, return, hold fast to love and justice, and wait continually for your God.”

Hosea 14:2

Take with you words and return to the Lord; say to him, “Take away all iniquity; accept that which is good and we will render the fruit of our lips.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 3:8

Bear fruit that befits repentance,

Matthew 4:17

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Mark 6:12

So they went out and preached that men should repent.

Luke 1:16

And he will turn many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God,

Luke 13:3

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

Luke 13:5

I tell you, No; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.”

Luke 15:10

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15:7

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Acts 11:18

When they heard this they were silenced. And they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance unto life.”

Acts 15:19

Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God,

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all men everywhere to repent,

Acts 2:38

And Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

testifying both to Jews and to Greeks of repentance to God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 26:17

delivering you from the people and from the Gentiles—to whom I send you

Acts 26:19

“Wherefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

Acts 3:19

Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

Acts 9:35

And all the residents of Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.

Romans 2:4

Or do you presume upon the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not know that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?

2 Corinthians 3:16

but when a man turns to the Lord the veil is removed.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation and brings no regret, but worldly grief produces death.

Ephesians 4:17

Now this I affirm and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds;

1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves report concerning us what a welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

Revelation 16:11

and cursed the God of heaven for their pain and sores, and did not repent of their deeds.

Revelation 2:21

I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her immorality.

Revelation 2:5

Remember then from what you have fallen, repent and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

Revelation 3:3

Remember then what you received and heard; keep that, and repent. If you will not awake, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come upon you.