³ Perhaps they will listen and each will turn^(A) from their evil ways. Then I will relent^(B) and not inflict on them the disaster I was planning because of the evil they have done.

³ Perhaps^(A) when the people of Judah hear^(B) about every disaster I plan to inflict on them, they will each turn^(C) from their wicked ways; then I will forgive^(D) their wickedness and their sin.”

⁷ Perhaps they will bring their petition^(A) before the Lord and will each turn^(B) from their wicked ways, for the anger^(C) and wrath pronounced against this people by the Lord are great.”

¹³ “Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my son, whom I love;^(A) perhaps they will respect him.’

²⁵ Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,^(A)