Ezekiel 18:28
Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 18:21 states the same principle that turning from sin leads to life—this verse shows the process behind that promise.
Ezekiel 18:13 declares the wicked son 'shall surely die'—contrasting with the repentant sinner in verse 28 who 'shall surely live'.
In Ezekiel 33:12, the same principle applies: the wicked who turns from sin shall not fall. Parallel teaching on repentance and life.
Ezekiel 33:19 repeats the same promise of life for the wicked who turns, reinforcing the principle of repentance.
In Ezekiel 33:15, specific acts of restitution (restoring pledge, returning stolen goods) illustrate the repentance described here.
Luke 15:17 shows the prodigal son 'coming to himself' and considering—the same first step of reflection before repentance.
Luke 15:18 records the prodigal's decision to return and confess—the action of turning away after consideration.
Psalm 119:59 explicitly describes considering one's ways and turning to God's testimonies—identical process to this verse.
Jeremiah 36:3 expresses God's hope that Judah will hear, return from evil, and be forgiven—identical pattern of turning and life as in Ezekiel.
Matthew 21:29 gives a parable example of someone who changed his mind and obeyed — a narrative picture of repentance.
Jonah 3:8 shows a whole city turning from evil — a collective example of the personal repentance promised here.
Lamentations 3:40 exhorts 'let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD'—direct parallel to the sinner's examination and repentance.
Jeremiah 8:6 laments that no one repents saying 'What have I done?'—the opposite of the consider-and-turn action in Ezekiel.
Proverbs 21:29 contrasts the wicked who harden his face with the upright who directs his way—echoing the repentant sinner's choice to turn.
Proverbs 4:26 urges 'ponder the path of thy feet'—mirroring the deliberate consideration and course correction in Ezekiel.
1 Kings 8:47 is Solomon's prayer: if they repent and confess sin — directly parallel to the repentance that brings life.
Deuteronomy 30:1 calls Israel to return to the Lord after exile — a clear parallel to turning from transgressions to live.
Jeremiah 31:18-20 portrays Ephraim's repentance after punishment—same pattern of turning and being received by God.
Titus 2:14 says Jesus redeemed us from all lawlessness to purify a people — enabling the repentance that leads to life.
Colossians 3:5-9 commands putting to death earthly sins and putting off the old self — a NT equivalent of turning from transgressions to live.
1 Samuel 7:4 records Israel putting away the Baals and serving the Lord — the action of turning from sin, paralleling the repentance in Ezekiel.
1 Samuel 7:3 calls Israel to return to the Lord with all heart and put away foreign gods — a call to repentance similar to turning from transgressions.
Deuteronomy 32:29 laments that Israel lacks wisdom to consider their end—same missed opportunity to reflect and turn.