The word in Scripture

Repent in the Bible

The word repent appears 46 times in the King James Version of the Bible. To repent is to turn from sin and back to God. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What repent means in the Bible

To repent is to turn from sin and back to God.

Where the word repent appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word repent appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”Psalms 110:4

“For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.”Psalms 135:14

“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 3:2

“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 4:17

“And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.”Luke 16:30

“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”Luke 17:3

“Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.”Revelation 2:22

“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”Revelation 3:19