Joel 2:13

Free Bible Version

Repent in your minds, and not by tearing your clothes.” Come back to the Lord your God for he is gracious and kind. He is slow to get angry and full of faithful love, and changes his mind about sending punishment.

Cross References

Genesis 37:29

When Reuben came back later and looked into the pit, Joseph was gone. He tore his clothes in grief.

Genesis 37:34

Jacob tore his clothes in grief and dressed in sackcloth. He mourned the death of his son for a long time.

2 Samuel 1:11

David grabbed hold of his clothes and ripped them, as did his men.

1 Kings 21:27

As soon as Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He even went to bed in sackcloth, and walked around repentantly.

2 Kings 22:11

When the king heard what was in the book of the Law, he tore his clothes.

2 Kings 22:19

because you were receptive and repentant before God when you heard his warnings against this place and against its people—that would become desolate and a curse—and because you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I have also heard you, declares the Lord.

2 Kings 5:7

When the king of Israel read the letter, he ripped his clothes in panic and said, “Does this man think I'm God, having power over life and death, sending me a leper to heal? Obviously he's just trying to invent an excuse to attack me, as anyone can see!”

2 Kings 6:30

When the king heard what the woman said he ripped his clothes. As he walked by on the wall, the people saw that he was wearing sackcloth under his clothes next to his skin.

2 Chronicles 6:27

then hear from heaven and forgive the sin of your servants, your people Israel. Teach them the right way so that they can follow it, and please send rain on the land that you have given to your people to own.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen to you, and forgot about all the miracles you did for them. They became obstinate and decided to choose themselves a leader to take them back to slavery in Egypt. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and merciful, slow to get angry, and full of trustworthy love. You did not give up on them,

Job 1:20

Then Job stood up and tore his robe. Then cut off his hair and fell to the ground in worship.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is kind and gracious, not quick-tempered, and full of trustworthy love.

Psalm 106:45

He remembered the agreement he had made with them, and he held back because of his great kindness and love.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is close beside those who are broken-hearted; he saves those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 51:17

The “sacrifices” that God wants are on the inside—the brokenness of repentance. God won't reject a broken and sorrowful heart.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to become angry, full of trustworthy love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:5

For you, Lord, are good; you are forgiving and full of trustworthy love for all who come to you.

Isaiah 57:15

This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.

Isaiah 58:5

Is this the kind of fast I want when people act out their humility by bowing their heads down like a reed and by lying around in sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day the Lord appreciates?

Isaiah 66:2

I made everything; that's how it all came into existence, says the Lord. Those I look favorably on are humble and repentant, and they tremble when I speak.

Jeremiah 36:7

Maybe they will come and ask the Lord for forgiveness, and all of them will stop their evil ways, for the Lord is threatening terrible anger against them.”

Jeremiah 41:5

a group of eighty men arrived from Shechem, Shiloh, and Samaria. They had shaved off their beards, torn their clothes, and cut themselves. They were carrying grain offerings and frankincense for the Lord's Temple.

Jeremiah 42:10

If you will stay right here in this country, then I will build you up and I won't tear you down; I will plant you and I won't uproot you; because I'm very sad about the disaster I have brought down on you.

Ezekiel 9:4

“Go through the whole the city of Jerusalem and place a mark on the foreheads of those who sighing and mourning at all the disgusting sins that are done there.”

Hosea 14:1

Return, Israel, to the Lord your God, because your sins have brought you down.

Jonah 3:9

Who knows? God may change his mind and relent. He may decide not to destroy us in his fierce anger.”

Jonah 4:2

He prayed to the Lord and told him, “Lord, wasn't this what I said when I was back home? That's why I ran away to Tarshish in the first place! For I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, very patient and full of kindhearted love, who relents from sending disaster.

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you who forgives sin and passes over the rebellion of those who are left of his special people? You do not remain angry forever because you delight in showing faithful love.

Nahum 1:3

The Lord is slow to become angry, has great power, and will not leave the guilty unpunished. He walks among the whirlwind and the storm; the clouds are like dust beneath his feet.

Numbers 14:18

The Lord is slow to become angry and is full of trustworthy love, forgiving sin and rebellion. However, he will not allow the guilty to go unpunished, bringing the consequences of the parents' sin on their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Romans 2:4

Or is it that you're treating his wonderful kindness, tolerance, and patience with contempt, not realizing that God in his kindness is trying to lead you to repent?

Ephesians 2:4

But God in his generous mercy, because of the amazing love he had for us

1 Timothy 4:8

for while physical exercise is useful to some extent, spiritual exercise is much more useful. For “it has promise for the present life, and for the life to come.”