Popular Bible Verses from Isaiah 1

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“Come. Let us settle this matter,” says the LORD. “Even though your sins are bright red, they will be as white as snow. Even though they are deep red, they will be white like wool.

But you have to be willing to change and obey me. If you are, you will eat the good things that grow on the land.

Learn to do what is right! Treat people fairly. Help those who are treated badly. Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. And do the same thing for widows.

But if you are not willing to obey me, you will be killed by swords.” The LORD has spoken.

So wash and make yourselves clean. Get your evil actions out of my sight! Stop doing what is wrong!

You might spread out your hands toward me when you pray. But I do not look at you. You might even offer many prayers. But I am not listening to them. Your hands are covered with the blood of the people you have murdered.

Stop bringing offerings that do not mean anything to me! I hate your incense. I can’t stand your worthless gatherings. I can’t stand the way you celebrate your New Moon feasts, Sabbath days and special services.

The ox knows its master. The donkey knows where its owner feeds it. But Israel does not know me. My people do not understand me.”

Your New Moon feasts and your other appointed feasts I hate with my whole being. They have become a heavy load to me. I am tired of carrying it.