Ezekiel 18:32

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Turn, then, and live.

Cross References

Job 37:23

The Almighty —we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.

Isaiah 31:6

Turn back to him whom you have deeply betrayed, O people of Israel.

Isaiah 55:7

let the wicked forsake their way, and the unrighteous their thoughts; let them return to the Lord, that he may have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

Lamentations 3:33

for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone.

Ezekiel 18:23

Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, says the Lord God, and not rather that they should turn from their ways and live?

Ezekiel 33:11

Say to them, As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Zechariah 1:3

Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord of hosts: Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you, says the Lord of hosts.

1 Timothy 2:4

who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.