20 Bible Verses about

Returning to God

Matthew 21:18 BSB

In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry.

John 13:3 BSB

Jesus knew that the Father had delivered all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was returning to God.

Luke 2:43 BSB

When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.

Ecclesiastes 1:6 BSB

The wind blows southward, then turns northward; round and round it swirls, ever returning on its course.

Hebrews 7:1 BSB

This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,

Numbers 31:14 BSB

But Moses was angry with the officers of the army—the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds—who were returning from the battle.

Micah 2:8 BSB

But of late My people have risen up like an enemy: You strip off the splendid robe from unsuspecting passersby like men returning from battle.

2 Samuel 17:3 BSB

and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.”

1 Samuel 11:5 BSB

Just then Saul was returning from the field, behind his oxen. “What troubles the people?” asked Saul. “Why are they weeping?” And they relayed to him the words of the men from Jabesh.

Mark 7:4 BSB

And on returning from the market, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions for them to observe, including the washing of cups, pitchers, kettles, and couches for dining.

Genesis 48:7 BSB

Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).

Joshua 7:3 BSB

On returning to Joshua, they reported, “There is no need to send all the people; two or three thousand men are enough to go up and attack Ai. Since the people of Ai are so few, you need not wear out all our people there.”

1 Samuel 18:6 BSB

As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments.

2 Kings 7:8 BSB

When the lepers reached the edge of the camp, they went into a tent to eat and drink. Then they carried off the silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them. On returning, they entered another tent, carried off some items from there, and hid them.

James 4:7 BSB

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Corinthians 10:13 BSB

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

1 John 1:9 BSB

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Acts 3:19 BSB

Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,

Luke 13:3 BSB

No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

2 Peter 3:9 BSB

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

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