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John 5:14
Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him,“ See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you.” (niv)
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John 3:17
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (niv)
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John 8:15
You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. (niv)
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Isaiah 1:16-18
Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong.Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.“ Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord.“ Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. (niv)
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Luke 15:7
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 persons who do not need to repent. (niv)
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Romans 2:4
Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? (niv)
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Job 34:31
“ Suppose someone says to God,‘ I am guilty but will offend no more. (niv)
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Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (niv)
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1 Timothy 1 15-1 Timothy 1 16
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners— of whom I am the worst.But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. (niv)
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Proverbs 28:13
Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (niv)
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Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (niv)
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Ezekiel 18:30-32
“ Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall.Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel?For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! (niv)
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Luke 12:13-14
Someone in the crowd said to him,“ Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”Jesus replied,“ Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” (niv)
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Isaiah 55:6
Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. (niv)
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Romans 13:3-4
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. (niv)
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Matthew 21:28-31
“ What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said,‘ Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’“‘ I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.“ Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered,‘ I will, sir,’ but he did not go.“ Which of the two did what his father wanted?”“ The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them,“ Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. (niv)
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John 18:36
Jesus said,“ My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” (niv)
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Deuteronomy 17:9
Go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who is in office at that time. Inquire of them and they will give you the verdict. (niv)
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Luke 13:3
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. (niv)
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Romans 5:20-21
The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (niv)
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Luke 15:32
But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’” (niv)
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Luke 13:5
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” (niv)
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Deuteronomy 16:18
Appoint judges and officials for each of your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you, and they shall judge the people fairly. (niv)
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2 Peter 3 15
Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. (niv)
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Revelation 2:21-22
I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling.So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. (niv)
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1 Corinthians 5 12
What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? (niv)
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Luke 9:56
Then he and his disciples went to another village. (niv)