Ezekiel 33:19

And when the evil man, turning away from his evil-doing, does what is ordered and right, he will get life by it.

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In The King James Version

But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.

In Context

18When the upright man, turning away from his righteousness, does evil, death will overtake him in it.

20And still you say, The way of the Lord is not equal. O children of Israel, I will be your judge, giving to everyone the reward of his ways.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:27Again, when the evil-doer, turning away from the evil he has done, does what is ordered and right, he will have life for his soul.

Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 33:11-21

The Cavils of the People Answered. ( b. c. 587.) 10 Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; Thus ye speak, saying, If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live? 11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God , I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? 12 Therefore, thou son of man, say unto the children of thy… Read the whole commentary →

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