Luke 5:32

Free Bible Version

“I didn't come to call those who are living right to repentance—I came to call sinners.”

Cross References

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.

Matthew 18:10

Make sure you don't look down on these little ones. I tell you that in heaven their angels are always with my heavenly Father.

Matthew 9:13

Go and discover what this means: ‘I want mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I didn't come to call those who do what's right—I came to call sinners.”

Mark 15:10

for he realized that it was because of their jealousy of Jesus that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him.

Mark 15:7

One of the prisoners was a man called Barabbas who belonged to a group of rebels who had committed murder during an uprising.

Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard this, he told them, “It's not healthy people who need a doctor, but those who are sick. I haven't come to invite those who live right, but those who don't—the sinners.”

Luke 15:10

I tell you there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner that repents.

Luke 15:7

I tell you that there's more joy in heaven over a sinner that repents than over ninety-nine good people who don't need to repent.

Luke 19:10

For the Son of man came to search for and save those who are lost.”

Luke 24:47

repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

Luke 5:31

“Healthy people don't need a doctor—but sick people do,” Jesus replied.

Luke 5:33

“Well, John's disciples often fast and pray, and the Pharisees' disciples do so as well. But your disciples don't—they go on eating and drinking,” they told him.

Acts 17:30

God disregarded people's ignorance in the past, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent.

Acts 2:38

“Repent!” Peter told them. “All of you must be baptized 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 witnessed both to Jews and Greeks that it was essential to repent and turn to God, and to trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 3:19

Now repent, and change your ways, that your sins can be wiped away, so the Lord can send opportunities for you to heal and recover,

Acts 3:26

God prepared his Servant and sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your evil ways.”

Acts 5:31

God exalted him to a position of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior, as a way to bring repentance to Israel, and for the forgiveness of sins.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not delaying the fulfillment of his promise, as some define delay, but he is being very patient with you. He doesn't want anyone to be lost, but everyone to come and repent.