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repentance

Meaning of “repentance”

A change of mind or purpose concerning what has been done or intended, often coupled with grief or sorrow.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
26 occurrences26 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Hosea 13:14

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Matthew 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 3:8 · retained source text

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.

1611 marginal noteOr, answerable to amendment of life.

Matthew 3:11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
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I indeed baptize you with water vnto repentance: but he that commeth after mee, is mightier then I, whose shooes I am not worthy to beare, hee shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.

1611 marginal noteMark. 1.8. iohn 1.26. luke 3.16.

Matthew 9:13
But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
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1611 witness · Matthew 9:13 · retained source text

But goe ye and learne what that meaneth, I will haue mercy and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

1611 marginal noteOse. 6.6. chap. 12.7.

1611 marginal note1.Tim.1.15.

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