Luke 5:32

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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 those who are contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Matthew 18:10

“Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 9:13

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

Mark 15:10

For he realized that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over.

Mark 15:7

Now a man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder during the insurrection.

Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician but those who are sick; I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

Luke 15:10

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

Luke 15:7

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

Luke 19:10

For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”

Luke 24:47

and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

Luke 5:31

Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician but those who are sick;

Luke 5:33

Then they said to him, “John’s disciples, like the disciples of the Pharisees, frequently fast and pray, but your disciples eat and drink.”

Acts 17:30

While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent,

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 20:21

as I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus.

Acts 3:19

Repent, therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out,

Acts 3:26

When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”

Acts 5:31

God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

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.