Luke 13:3
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
 

The word "unless" is a conjunction meaning "if not" or "except when". Unless takes the form: unless (logical condition), (conclusion). It can be seen as the opposite form of "if" in that the conclusion does NOT follow if the logical condition is TRUE. Such statements can be turned around to say: (conclusion) if not (condition). Jesus says that [all] will perish (that is, to not be saved) if they do NOT repent. Now, are you saying that one does not have to repent to be saved? If so, you are contradicting Jesus, the Son of God.

<< Luke 23:43 >>