Luke 5:32

Levi Called To Follow Jesus

³¹ Jesus replied to them, “The healthy don’t need a doctor, but the sick do. ³² I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” ³³ Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples fast often and say prayers, and those of the Pharisees do the same, but Yours eat and drink.”

Free from Sin

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Luke 15:7

I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 righteous people who don’t need repentance.

Luke 15:10

I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.”

Luke 24:47

and repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts 5:31

God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Isaiah 55:6-7

Seek the Lord while He may be found;
call to Him while He is near.

Isaiah 57:15

For the High and Exalted One
who lives forever, whose name is Holy says this:
“I live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you don’t look down on one of these little ones, because I tell you that in heaven their angels continually view the face of My Father in heaven.

Mark 15:7

There was one named Barabbas, who was in prison with rebels who had committed murder during the rebellion.

Mark 15:10

For he knew it was because of envy that the chief priests had handed Him over.

Luke 4:18-19

The Spirit of the Lord is on Me,
because He has anointed Me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent Me
to proclaim freedom to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free the oppressed,

Luke 18:10-14

“Two men went up to the temple complex to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

Luke 19:10

For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”

Acts 2:38

“Repent,” Peter said to them, “and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out, that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Acts 3:26

God raised up His Servant and sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your evil ways.”

Acts 17:30

“Therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands all people everywhere to repent,

Acts 20:21

I testified to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:18-20

to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that by faith in Me they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified.’

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be deceived: No sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, or anyone practicing homosexuality,

1 Timothy 1:15-16

This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them.

2 Timothy 2:25-26

instructing his opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.