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let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
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Repentance is Internal & External
The verse calls for a complete transformation. Commentators explain this involves forsaking both the outward "way" (sinful actions and lifestyle) and the inward "thoughts" (sinful desires, plans, and self-righteous attitudes). True repentance, as scholars like John Calvin note, begins with a change of heart that then produces a changed life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let the wicked ... - In this verse we are told what is necessary to seek God and to return to him, and the encouragement we have to…
19th Century
Baptist
Let the wicked forsake his way,
Do not let him wait until he has finished this thing, or done the other, or until he has so much to…
16th Century
Protestant
Let the wicked man forsake his way. He confirms the former statement; for, having formerly called men to receive the grace of God, he now …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let the wicked forsake his way His evil way, as the Targum paraphrases it, his wicked course of life; and which is h…
Here is a gracious offer of pardon, peace, and all happiness. It will not be in vain to seek God, now that His word is calling to us and His Spirit…
13th Century
Catholic
Regarding the phrase This is the inheritance, the prophet here adds the third remedy, promising an abundance of goods to …
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