Luke 5:32 - New International Version (Anglicised) I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I have not come to arouse and invite and call the righteous, but the erring ones (those not free from sin) to repentance [to change their minds for the better and heartily to amend their ways, with abhorrence of their past sins]. American Standard Version (1901) I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Common English Bible I didn’t come to call righteous people but sinners to change their hearts and lives.” Catholic Public Domain Version I have not come to call the just, but sinners to repentance." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I came not to call the just, but sinners to penance. |
For this is what the high and exalted One says – he who lives for ever, whose name is holy: ‘I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.
‘See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
But go and learn what this means: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’
knowing it was out of self-interest that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him.
A man called Barabbas was in prison with the rebels who had committed murder in the uprising.
On hearing this, Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are ill. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.’
I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who do not need to repent.
and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Jesus answered them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but those who are ill.
They said to him, ‘John’s disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.’
In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,
When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.’
God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Saviour that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.