Acts 26:20

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Cross References

Isaiah 55:7

Let the impious one abandon his way, and the iniquitous man his thoughts, and let him return to the Lord, and he will take pity on him, and to our God, for he is great in forgiveness.

Jeremiah 18:11

Now, therefore, speak to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying: Thus says the Lord: Behold, I am forming an evil against you, and I am considering a plan against you. Let each one of you return from his evil way, and direct your ways and your intentions well."

Jeremiah 35:15

And I have sent to you all my servants, the prophets, rising at first light, and sending, and saying: 'Convert, each one from his wicked way, and make your intentions good. And do not choose to follow strange gods, nor shall you worship them. And then you shall live in the land which I gave to you and to your fathers.' And yet you have not inclined your ear, and you have not heeded me.

Lamentations 3:40

NUN. Let us examine our ways, and seek out, and return to the Lord.

Hosea 12:6

And so, you should convert to your God. Keep mercy and judgment, and have hope in your God always.

Hosea 14:2

Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity.

Matthew 3:2

and saying: "Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near."

Matthew 3:8

Therefore, produce fruit worthy of repentance.

Matthew 4:17

From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say: "Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near."

Matthew 9:13

So then, go out and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the just, but sinners."

Mark 6:12

And going out, they were preaching, so that people would repent.

Luke 1:16

And he will convert many of the sons of Israel to the Lord their God.

Luke 13:3

No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish similarly.

Luke 13:5

No, I tell you. But if you do not repent, you will all perish similarly."

Luke 15:10

So I say to you, there will be joy before the Angels of God over even one sinner who is repentant."

Luke 15:7

I say to you, that there will be so much more joy in heaven over one sinner repenting, than over the ninety-nine just, who do not need to repent.

Acts 11:18

Having heard these things, they were silent. And they glorified God, saying: "So has God also given to the Gentiles repentance unto life."

Acts 15:19

Because of this, I judge that those who were converted to God from among the Gentiles are not to be disturbed,

Acts 17:30

And indeed, God, having looked down to see the ignorance of these times, has now announced to men that everyone everywhere should do penance.

Acts 2:38

Yet truly, Peter said to them: "Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

testifying both to Jews and to Gentiles about repentance in God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 26:17

rescuing you from the people and the nations to which I am now sending you,

Acts 26:19

From then on, O king Agrippa, I was not unbelieving to the heavenly vision.

Acts 3:19

Therefore, repent and be converted, so that your sins may be wiped away.

Acts 9:15

Then the Lord said to him: "Go, for this one is an instrument chosen by me to convey my name before nations and kings and the sons of Israel.

Acts 9:35

And all who were living in Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they were converted to the Lord.

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness and patience and forbearance? Do you not know that the kindness of God is calling you to repentance?

2 Corinthians 3:16

But when they will have been converted to the Lord, then the veil shall be taken away.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For the sorrow that is according to God accomplishes a repentance which is steadfast unto salvation. But the sorrow that is of the world accomplishes death.

Ephesians 4:17

And so, I say this, and I testify in the Lord: that from now on you should walk, not as the Gentiles also walk, in the vanity of their mind,

1 Thessalonians 1:9

For others are reporting among us of the kind of acceptance we had among you, and how you were converted from idols to God, to the service of the living and true God,

Revelation 16:11

And they blasphemed the God of heaven, because of their anguish and wounds, but they did not repent from their works.

Revelation 2:21

And I gave her a time, so that she might do penance, but she is not willing to repent from her fornication.

Revelation 2:5

And so, call to mind the place from which you have fallen, and do penance, and do the first works. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

Revelation 3:3

Therefore, keep in mind the way that you have received and heard, and then observe it and repent. But if you will not be vigilant, I will come to you like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.