Jesus His Commandment

• Repent and believe the gospel
Matthew 4:17 ¶ From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Commandment category: First Commandment

All Jesus His steps can be grouped into the Ten Commandments from the Old Testament (Exodus 20).

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

• 2 Chronicles 30:9 For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him. (Author: 'Undetermined')
• Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. (Author: 'Isaiah')
• Jeremiah 3:12-13 ¶ Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD. (Author: 'Jeremiah')
• Joel 2:12-13 ¶ Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. (Author: 'Joel')
• Matthew 7:21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 3:16 ¶ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Author: 'Peter')
• Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. (Author: 'Undetermined')
• Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (Author: 'Paul')
• 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (Author: 'John')

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

• 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. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Luke 1:76-77 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, (Author: 'Zacharias')
• John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (Author: 'John the baptist')
• John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 10:37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 12:44-46 ¶ Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me. And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me. I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Acts 3:19 ¶ Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; (Author: 'Peter')
• Acts 3:25-26 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. (Author: 'Peter')
• Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Author: 'Peter')
• Romans 3:9-12 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. (Author: 'Paul')
• Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Author: 'Paul')
• 1 Peter 1:8-9 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. (Author: 'Peter')
• Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. (Author: 'Jesus')

OT Law Bible References

Old Testament Law Bible references which will relate to OT Commandments (Jewish tradition teached that there are 613 commandments or mitzvot in the Torah).

• Exodus 20:2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. (OT Law nr: '25', Rambam Title: 'To know that G-d exists', Rambam Coding: 'CCA1' )
• Deuteronomy 5:6 ¶ I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. (OT Law nr: '25', Rambam Title: 'To know that G-d exists', Rambam Coding: 'CCA1' )

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.

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• Matthew 12:41
  The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Luke 7:47
  Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 6:69
  And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. (Author: 'Peter')
• John 11:25-27
  Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world. (Author: 'Martha')

Duplicate Bible References

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:

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• Psalms 100:1-3
  Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (Author: 'Unknown')
• Matthew 3:2
  And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Author: 'John the baptist')
• Matthew 9:1-6
  And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. (Author: 'Undetermined')
• Mark 1:15
  And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Mark 8:29
  And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. (Author: 'Peter')
• Luke 5:32
  I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. (Author: 'Jesus')
• Luke 9:20
  He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. (Author: 'Peter')
• John 5:24
  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 6:40
  And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 6:47
  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 6:69
  And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. (Author: 'Peter')
• John 11:25-26
  Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 14:1
  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 14:11
  Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. (Author: 'Jesus')
• John 20:31
  But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (Author: 'Undetermined')
• Acts 10:43
  To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. (Author: 'Peter')
• Acts 17:30
  And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: (Author: 'Undetermined')
• Acts 26:20
  But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judæa, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance. (Author: 'Paul')

Study Bible References

Extra Bible references (most often larger parts of Bible books) which are good for extra study on this step:

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• Daniel 5:18-23
  Not found (Author: 'Belshazzar')
• Luke 5:20-24
  And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. (Author: 'Undetermined')
• Revelation 3:14-22
  And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. (Author: 'Jesus')

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