Acts 8:22

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Repent therefore of this, your wickedness, and ask God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.”

— WEB

“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.”

— KJV

“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought of thy heart shall be forgiven thee.”

— ASV

Bible Verses About Repentance

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2 Timothy 2:25-26 "in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,"
Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both…"
Daniel 4:27 "Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to…"
Matthew 7:7-8 "“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you."
Acts 9:11 "The Lord said to him, “Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judahor, Judas for one named Sau…"
Acts 17:30 "The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,"
Romans 2:4 "Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?"
Luke 11:9-13 "“I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you."

Commentary

Repent . . . pray . . . if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven--this expression of doubt being designed to impress upon him the greatness of his sin, and the need of alarm on his part.

— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)

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