QUESTION—What is meant by ‘repent’? ‘Repent’ means ‘to stop sinning and serve/obey God’, that is, ‘turn to God from one’s evil/sinful thoughts/heart and ways’ [TRT], ‘turn away from sin and turn to God’ [Bar, NICNT, PNTC, TH]; ‘turn away from a sinful and godless way of life’ [TNTC], ‘turn away from the rejection of the Messiah and call upon his name’ [NAC], ‘make a conscious turn toward God and God’s actions through Jesus’ [BECNT]. It implies that there will be a complete change of heart and that
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