“The phrase “unless you repent, you will all likewise perish” is repeated twice (Luke 13:3,5, ESV), lending it a profound weight. The repetition is a method of emphasis in Hebraic literature, and here, it accentuates the inescapability and dire necessity of repentance.”
(The Dissenter) In the heart of the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a passage of Scripture that undeniably reaffirms the sovereignty of God, the sinfulness of humanity, and the inescapable need for repentance. Luke 13:1-5 presents an incisive discourse by Jesus Christ that simultaneously dispels the notion of suffering as divine retribution for specific sins and urges all sinners toward repentance. Continue reading