20. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
21. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God.
Matt. XXVII, 3. Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
4. Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.
2. Sinners Called Upon to Repent.
Deut. X, 16. Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiff-necked.
Joshua XXIV, 23. Now therefore put away (said he) the strange gods which are among you, and incline your hearts unto the Lord God of Israel.
1 Sam. VII, 3. And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
Prov. XXIII, 26. My son, give me thy heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
Isaiah LV, 7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.