Repent! (Part 2)

Some more verses ...

• Matthew 3:2 - repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (John the Baptist)

(I read a great note in my Bible about "repent" ... " 'Repent' translates the Old Testament call to Israel to "return" to faithfulness to the covenant. It does not mean self-punishment, depression, or remorse. Judas was sorrowful and distressed (Matthew 27:3) but he did not repent.")

• Matthew 4:17 - repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Jesus)
• Matthew 11:20 - Jesus rebukes the cities who have yet to repent and yet witnessed most of His mighty works
• Matthew 21:32 - the kingdom of God is for those who repent and believe
• Mark 1:15 - Jesus' message in Galilee: the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel
• Mark 6:12 - the disciples were sent out two by two by Jesus to preach that people should repent
• Luke 13:3 - repent or perish (spoken to some who were judging others)
• Luke 13:5 - repent or perish (Jesus states this twice in five sentences!)
• Luke 15:7 - there is more joy in heaven over one sinner repenting than over 99 who have no need of repentance

All for today. More to come in the next entry. I am appreciative of a bird's eye view of this word and its use in Scripture.