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Luke 5:32

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

I have not come to call the religious, but the outcast, to repent."

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Beware of despising one of these lowly ones, for in Heaven, I tell you, their angels always see the face of my Father who is in Heaven.

Go and learn what this means--'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I did not come to call the religious, but the outcast."

For he was aware that it was out of jealousy that the Chief Priests had given Jesus up to him.

A man called Barabbas was in prison, with the rioters who had committed murder during a riot.

Hearing this, Jesus said: "It is not those who are in health that need a doctor, but those who are ill. I did not come to call the religious, but the outcast."

So, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of God's angels over one outcast that repents."

So, I tell you, there will be more rejoicing in Heaven over one outcast that repents, than over ninety-nine religious men, who have no need to repent.

The Son of Man has come to 'search for those who are lost' and to save them."

And that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations--beginning at Jerusalem.

In answer Jesus said: "It is not those who are well that need a doctor, but those who are ill.

"John's disciples," they said to Jesus, "Often fast and say prayers, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, while yours are eating and drinking!"

True, God looked with indulgence on the days of men's ignorance, but now he is announcing to every one everywhere the need for repentance,

"Repent," answered Peter, "and be baptized every one of you in the Faith of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

I earnestly pointed both Jews and Greeks to the repentance that leads to God, and to faith in Jesus, our Lord.

Therefore, repent and turn, that your sins may be wiped away; so that happier times may come from the Lord himself,

For you, first, God raised up his Servant, and sent him to bless you, by turning each one of you from his wicked ways."

It is this Jesus whom God has exalted to his right hand, to be a Guide and a Savior, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.

The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise, as some count slowness; but he is forbearing with you, as it is not his will that any of you should perish, but that all should be brought to repentance.




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