Luke 5:32

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 9:13

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

Mark 15:10

For he perceived that it was out of envy that the chief priests had delivered him up.

Mark 15:7

And among the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas.

Mark 2:17

And 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.”

Luke 15:10

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before 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 and to save the lost.”

Luke 24:47

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

Luke 5:31

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

Luke 5:33

And they said to him, “The disciples of John fast often and offer prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink.”

Acts 17:30

The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all men everywhere to repent,

Acts 2:38

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

Acts 20:21

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

Acts 3:19

Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Acts 3:26

God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you in turning every one of you from your wickedness.”

Acts 5:31

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

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.