If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.

Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.

When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened.

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.

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, 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.”

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.

In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.