Joseph Lindsay asks, “Where is the scripture that says repent and pray?
There are many verses in the Bible which command us to repent. Jesus said in Luke 13:3, “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Some other examples can be found in Matthew 4:17; Luke 21:36; Acts 17:30; and Revelation 2:5. There are also many verses which tell us to pray. We are exhorted to “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17) and to “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6). However, there is one specific place where the words repent and pray are used together in the same verse. Acts 8:22 says, “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.” Repentance is a change of mind; prayer is calling upon the Lord (see Psalm 50:15, 55:17; Acts 2:38; II Timothy 2:22; and I Peter 1:17). One who calls out to the Lord (prays) with a heart of repentance will find salvation. “For whosoeve
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