Isaiah 55:7 (WEB)
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, to our God, for he will freely pardon.
Fathers and councils · 5
Athanasius of Alexandria
“Now He is sought by means of virtuous deeds, as the prophet saith; ‘Seek ye the Lord, and when ye have found Him, call upon Him; when He is near to you, let the wicked forsake his ways, and the lawless man his thoughts.’” — editor's note: Is. lv. 6, 7.
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Augustine of Hippo
“And yet the prophet Isaiah testifies, that the Lord God can be found when He is sought, when he says: “Seek ye the Lord; and as soon as ye have found Him, call upon Him: and when He has drawn near to you, let the wicked man forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts.”” — editor's note: Isa. lv. 6, 7
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Aphrahat
“And furthermore the Prophet Isaiah also said:—Seek ye the Lord and when ye shall have found Him, call upon Him; and when He is near let the sinner abandon his way and the wicked man his thought.” — editor's note: Is. lv. 6, 7.
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Clement of Alexandria
“And when He shall draw near to you, let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his ways; and let him return to the Lord, and he shall obtain mercy,” down to “and your thoughts from my thoughts.”” — editor's note: Isa. lv. 6, 7, 9.
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Cyprian of Carthage
“But when He hath come near unto you, let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him be turned unto the Lord, and he shall obtain mercy, because He will plentifully pardon your sins.”” — editor's note: Isa. lv. 6, 7.
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Cross-references · 11
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Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.2.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.2.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.2.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.2.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.2.
Cited together in On the Holy Trinity XV.2.
