Acts 3:19 ESV / 15,737 helpful votes Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,Matthew 4:17 ESV / 13,314 helpful votes From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”2 Peter 3:9 ESV / 13,211 helpful votes The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.Acts 2:38 ESV / 12,173 helpful votes And Peter said to them, “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.2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV / 12,069 helpful votes If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.Matthew 3:8 ESV / 11,601 helpful votes Helpful Not HelpfulBear fruit in keeping with repentance.