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But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and [then] to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

But {G235} shewed {G518}{G518} first {G4412} unto them of {G1722} Damascus {G1154}, and {G2532} at Jerusalem {G2414}, and {G5037} throughout {G1519} all {G3956} the coasts {G5561} of Judaea {G2449}, and {G2532} then to the Gentiles {G1484}, that they should repent {G3340} and {G2532} turn {G1994} to {G1909} God {G2316}, and do {G4238} works {G2041} meet {G514} for repentance {G3341}.

On the contrary, I announced first in Dammesek, then in Yerushalayim and throughout Y’hudah, and also to the Goyim, that they should turn from their sins to God and then do deeds consistent with that repentance.

First to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, then to everyone in the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I declared that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds worthy of their repentance.

but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 3:8 (10 votes)

    Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

  • Acts 3:19 (10 votes)

    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;

  • Acts 2:38 (8 votes)

    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.

  • 2 Timothy 2:25 (8 votes)

    In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

  • 2 Timothy 2:26 (8 votes)

    And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

  • Revelation 2:5 (6 votes)

    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.

  • 2 Peter 1:5 (6 votes)

    ¶ And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;