second chances
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9If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity.
21Then Peter, drawing near to him, said: “Lord, how many times shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Even seven times?” 22Jesus said to him: “I do not say to you, even seven times, but even seventy times seven times.
9The Lord is not delaying his promise, as some imagine, but he does act patiently for your sake, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting all to be turned back to penance.
18You need not call to mind the past, nor consider the things of antiquity.
8But God demonstrates his love for us in that, while we were yet sinners, at the proper time,
21ZAIN. These recollections are in my heart; therefore, I shall hope. 22HETH. By the mercies of the Lord, we are not consumed. For his compassion has not passed away. 23HETH. I know it at first light; great is your faithfulness.
1And the Lord prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. 2And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, from the belly of the fish. 3And he said: “I cried out to the Lord from my tribulation, and he heeded me. From the belly of hell, I cried out, and you heeded my voice. 4And you have thrown me into the deep, in the heart of the sea, and a flood has encircled me. All your whirlpools and your waves have passed over me. 5And I said: I am expelled from the sight of your eyes. Yet, truly, I will see your holy temple again. 6The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head.
17For God did not send his Son into the world, in order to judge the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him.
2For he says: “In a favorable time, I heeded you; and on the day of salvation, I helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
16For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.
23For the wages of sin is death. But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
33These things I have spoken to you, so that you may have peace in me. In the world, you will have difficulties. But have confidence: I have overcome the world.”
38Yet truly, Peter said to them: “Do penance; and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of your sins. And you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
6I am confident of this very thing: that he who has begun this good work in you will perfect it, unto the day of Christ Jesus.