‘Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.’
—Psalm 119:40

‘The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.’
—Psalm 92:12

‘Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.’
—2 Corinthians 7:1

‘My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
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‘Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.’
—Psalm 119:25 & 37

‘Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?’
—Psalm 85:6

‘Quicken me, O Lᴏʀᴅ, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.’
—Psalm 143:11

‘What nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?’
—Deuteronomy 4:7

‘Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.’
—1 Timothy 4:121

‘Go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’
—Matthew 9:13

‘When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.’
—Acts 11:18

‘Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.’
—Acts 20:21

‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.’
—Mark 1:15