Acts 26:20

New Living Translation

I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do.

Cross References

Psalm 22:27

The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.

Jeremiah 18:11

“Therefore, Jeremiah, go and warn all Judah and Jerusalem. Say to them, ‘This is what the Lord says: I am planning disaster for you instead of good. So turn from your evil ways, each of you, and do what is right.’”

Jeremiah 35:15

Time after time I sent you prophets, who told you, “Turn from your wicked ways, and start doing things right. Stop worshiping other gods so that you might live in peace here in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you would not listen to me or obey me.

Lamentations 3:40

Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord.

Hosea 12:6

So now, come back to your God. Act with love and justice, and always depend on him.

Hosea 14:2

Bring your confessions, and return to the Lord. Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”

Matthew 3:8

Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.

Matthew 4:17

From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”

Matthew 9:13

Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

Mark 6:12

So the disciples went out, telling everyone they met to repent of their sins and turn to God.

Luke 1:16

And he will turn many Israelites to the Lord their God.

Luke 13:3

Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God.

Luke 13:5

No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.”

Luke 15:10

In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Luke 15:7

In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

Acts 11:18

When the others heard this, they stopped objecting and began praising God. They said, “We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life.”

Acts 15:19

“And so my judgment is that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.

Acts 17:30

“God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him.

Acts 2:38

Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:17

And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles

Acts 26:19

“And so, King Agrippa, I obeyed that vision from heaven.

Acts 3:19

Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.

Acts 9:35

Then the whole population of Lydda and Sharon saw Aeneas walking around, and they turned to the Lord.

Romans 2:4

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

2 Corinthians 3:16

But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

2 Corinthians 7:10

For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.

Ephesians 4:17

With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

for they keep talking about the wonderful welcome you gave us and how you turned away from idols to serve the living and true God.

Revelation 16:11

and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they did not repent of their evil deeds and turn to God.

Revelation 2:21

I gave her time to repent, but she does not want to turn away from her immorality.

Revelation 2:5

Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches.

Revelation 3:3

Go back to what you heard and believed at first; hold to it firmly. Repent and turn to me again. If you don’t wake up, I will come to you suddenly, as unexpected as a thief.