Joel 2:12-14

God’s Call for Repentance

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Even now—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
turn to Me with all your heart,^(A)
with fasting, weeping, and mourning.^(B)

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Tear your hearts,^(C)
not just your clothes,^(D)
and return to the Lord your God.
For He is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger, rich in faithful love,
and He relents from sending disaster.^(E)

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Who knows? He may turn and relent^(F)
and leave a blessing behind Him,^(G)
so you can offer grain and wine
to the Lord your God.^(H)

Cross references:

A. Joel 2:12: 2 Chronicles 7:14

B. Joel 2:12: Esther 4:3

C. Joel 2:13: Psalm 51:17; Isaiah 57:15

D. Joel 2:13: Jeremiah 41:5

E. Joel 2:13: Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:18; 1 Chronicles 21:15; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 86:15; Psalm 103:8; Psalm 145:8; Jeremiah 18:8; Jonah 4:2

F. Joel 2:14: Jonah 3:9

G. Joel 2:14: Haggai 2:19

H. Joel 2:14: Joel 1:9; Joel 1:13