Luke 5:32

Modern English Version

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 9:13

But go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”

Mark 15:10

For he knew that the chief priests had handed Him over out of envy.

Mark 15:7

There was one named Barabbas, who had committed murder in the insurrection and was bound with the rebels.

Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 15:7

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

Luke 19:10

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”

Luke 24:47

and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Luke 5:31

Jesus answered them, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but those who are sick.

Luke 5:33

They said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?”

Acts 17:30

God overlooked the times of ignorance, but now He commands all men everywhere to repent.

Acts 2:38

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

Acts 20:21

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

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Acts 3:26

God, having raised up His Son Jesus, sent Him to you first, to bless you in turning every one of you from your iniquities.”

Acts 5:31

God exalted this Man to His right hand to be a Ruler and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness. But He is patient with us, because He does not want any to perish, but all to come to repentance.